Hydroxyphenyl Ether Flavor Base from Mexico
Hydroxy-substituted phenyl ethers used as flavor bases in raspberry and vanilla profiles. HTS 2909.30.2000 covers these as other aromatic ether flavor compounds. Phenolic hydroxy group modifies odor profile.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Antioxidant stability testing documentation recommended
• pH sensitivity data for beverage applications
• Mixtures with vanillin risk Chapter 2914 classification