Isoeugenol Odoriferous Ether from China
Isoeugenol is the trans-isomer aromatic ether used in carnation, lilac, and spice fragrance formulations. HTS 2909.30.2000 covers this as other flavoring/odoriferous aromatic ether. Its unsaturated propenyl group enhances fixation in perfumes.
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
• Document IFRA maximum usage levels (0.2% in fine fragrance) for cosmetic import
• Specify cis/trans isomer ratio to confirm chemical identity
• Avoid Chapter 33 if purity >95% as isolated compound