Clove Oil Derived Eugenol from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)