Menthofuran from China
Menthofuran is a cyclic ether formed during peppermint oil processing, featuring a furan ring structure characteristic of cycloterpenic ethers. Classified under HTS 2909.20.00.00 as a chemically defined organic compound with ether functionality. Used as flavor and fragrance intermediate with cooling properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
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• FEMA GRAS status documentation for flavor use applications. 2
• Specify distillation origin (peppermint vs spearmint) on commercial invoice. 3
• Include heavy metals specification (<10 ppm total)