Eugenol Acetate Precursor from Mexico
Pure eugenol used as precursor for acetylation in flavor chemistry. Qualifies under HTS 2909.50.4010 as identified flavoring ether-phenol. Chemical purity ensures chapter 29 applicability over preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Intermediate use declaration with downstream process description; CAS registry verification
• Common issue: ester co-products require separate heading per note