Eugenol Aromatic Ether Flavoring from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

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