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Eugenol Methyl Ether (Methyl Eugenol)

Methyl eugenol is an aromatic ether found in essential oils, used in perfumery and as an insect attractant. It meets HTS 2909.30.40.00 criteria as a chemically defined aromatic ether from U.S. note 3.

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.

3301.29.20.00Lower: 18.6% vs 40.5%

If extracted/concentrated essential oil mixture

Essential oils classified in Chapter 33 regardless of purity.

3808.94.10.00Lower: 31.5% vs 40.5%

If formulated as pesticide attractant

Pest control products fall under Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Include GC analysis showing >95% purity for chapter 29 eligibility

• Declare IFRA compliance if for fragrance use to expedite clearance

• Avoid retail packaging that triggers Chapter 33 reclassification

Related Products under HTS 2909.30.40.00

Guaiacol

Guaiacol is an aromatic ether (2-methoxyphenol) used primarily as an expectorant in cough syrups and as a flavoring agent. It falls under HTS 2909.30.40.00 as an aromatic ether described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which includes specific chemically defined compounds in this category.

Anisole

Anisole (methoxybenzene) is a colorless liquid aromatic ether used as a solvent in perfumery, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis. Classified under HTS 2909.30.40.00 as an 'other' aromatic ether per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.

Veratrole (1,2-Dimethoxybenzene)

Veratrole is a dimethyl aromatic ether used in organic synthesis and as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals. Falls under HTS 2909.30.40.00 for 'other' aromatic ethers per U.S. note 3.

1,4-Dimethoxybenzene (Hydroquinone Dimethyl Ether)

1,4-Dimethoxybenzene serves as a synthetic intermediate and polymer additive, characterized as an aromatic diether. Classified in HTS 2909.30.40.00 under additional U.S. note 3 for specified aromatic ethers.

Diphenyl Ether

Diphenyl ether (phenyl ether) is used as a heat transfer fluid and chemical intermediate, qualifying as a basic aromatic ether. Falls under HTS 2909.30.40.00 per additional U.S. note 3 specifications.

4-Methoxyphenol (Methoxyhydroquinone)

4-Methoxyphenol is an aromatic ether-phenol used as a polymerization inhibitor in acrylic resins and UV stabilizer. It qualifies under HTS 2909.30.40.00 as an aromatic ether derivative listed in additional U.S. note 3.