Cinnamyl Methyl Ether Spice Flavor from Japan
Cinnamyl methyl ether provides cinnamon-like flavor in bakery goods and chewing gum. This phenylpropenyl aromatic ether is classified HTS 2909.30.2000 as other flavoring aromatic ether. The conjugated double bond enhances flavor impact.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Include thermal stability data for baking applications
• Specify trans-isomer content (>95%) for consistent flavor profile
• Prevent classification as cinnamaldehyde derivative (2912.29)