Eugenol Methyl Ether (4-Allyl-1-methoxy-2-hydroxybenzene) from China

A naturally derived aromatic ether used in perfumery and as a flavoring agent. Classified under HTS 2909.30.60.00 despite phenolic group due to principal ether characteristic. Synthetic version imported for essential oil replacements.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Differentiate from natural clove oil (3301.29) by providing synthetic origin certificate

Test for peroxide formation if stored >6 months; declare stabilizers used

Include FEMA GRAS status for food flavoring applications to expedite FDA review