Anethole Aromatic Flavor Compound from China
Anethole is a phenylpropanoid aromatic ether used primarily as a flavoring agent in licorice, anise, and fennel products. It falls under HTS 2909.30.2000 as an 'other' odoriferous or flavoring compound that is an aromatic ether derivative. This chemically defined compound imparts the characteristic sweet, licorice-like aroma and taste.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Verify purity certificates and ensure the compound meets FDA flavoring regulations for food contact
• Provide Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and confirm aromatic ether chemical structure for proper classification
• Avoid misclassification as essential oils (3302) by documenting synthetic chemical definition