Clove Oil Derived Eugenol from Germany
High-purity eugenol isolated from clove essential oil via distillation, used in food flavoring. Falls under HTS 2909.50.4010 as a separate chemically defined ether-phenol compound. Chapter notes confirm applicability to purified natural isolates.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Distillation purity assay (>98%) must be documented to avoid essential oil classification; declare as 'separate compound'
• Watch for anti-dusting agent additions per note (g)