Eugenol Natural Extract from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
4.8%
Rate breakdown
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