Eugenol Aromatic Ether Flavoring

Eugenol is a phenylpropene aromatic ether compound extracted from clove oil, used as a flavoring in dental products, chewing gum, and spice blends. Classified under HTS 2909.30.2000 as an other aromatic ether flavoring compound. Its allyl chain and phenolic ether structure define its chemical classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.50.40Lower: 29.8% vs 40.5%

If considered ether-alcohol rather than pure ether

Ether-alcohol phenols have separate subheading; classification depends on dominant functional group.

3301.29.20.00Lower: 18.6% vs 40.5%

If when imported as part of essential oil extract

Essential oils containing >70% eugenol classified by source material in Chapter 33.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) status documentation for FDA food flavor approval

Label with exact CAS number (97-53-0) and concentration to prevent reclassification as mixtures

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Safrole Aromatic Flavor Ether

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Diphenyl Ether Fragrance Compound

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Isoeugenol Odoriferous Ether

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Benzyl Isopropyl Ether Flavor

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Phenethyl Methyl Ether Fragrance

Phenethyl methyl ether delivers rose-like odor in fine fragrances and floral accords. As an aromatic alkyl ether, it falls under HTS 2909.30.2000 other odoriferous compounds. The phenethyl chain provides tenacity in perfume formulations.