Menthofuran from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)