Eugenol Natural Extract from China
Eugenol is a chemically defined ether-phenol compound extracted from clove oil, used primarily as a flavoring agent in food products and perfumery. It falls under HTS 2909.50.4010 as an odoriferous or flavoring compound specifically identified as eugenol. This classification applies to pure or high-purity forms meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.8%
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
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it qualifies as chemically defined under chapter 29; ensure COA documentation for flavoring use
• Avoid misclassification as essential oil mixtures which may fall outside pure compounds
• Label as 'odoriferous compound' to prevent retail packaging scrutiny