Eugenol USP Pharmaceutical Grade

Pharmaceutical-grade eugenol meets USP standards for use in dental formulations and as an antiseptic. It qualifies under HTS 2909.50.4010 as a pure ether-phenol flavoring compound per chapter 29 scope. Distinction from medicinal preparations ensures chemical compound classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+25.0%29.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%4.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%4.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%4.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%4.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3003.39Lower: 10% vs 29.8%

If formulated into medicated dental paste or gel

Medicinal preparations containing eugenol as active ingredient fall under chapter 30, not bulk chemicals.

3306.10.00.00Lower: 10% vs 29.8%

If in oral care preparations for retail sale

Dentifrices and oral hygiene products with flavoring eugenol are chapter 33 articles.

2932.99Lower: 13.7% vs 29.8%

If modified with heterocyclic ring structures

Certain derivatives with added heteroatoms may shift to heterocyclic compound headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USP certificate and intended non-therapeutic use declaration; FDA prior notice required for pharma intermediates

Pitfall: dental product kits classify differently under chapter 30

Related Products under HTS 2909.50.40.10

Eugenol Natural Extract

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.

Isoeugenol Synthetic Grade

Isoeugenol is a synthetic isomer of eugenol, an ether-phenol used in flavorings and as an intermediate in vanillin production. Classified under HTS 2909.50.4010 for its specific identification as an odoriferous ether-phenol compound. Meets chapter notes for chemically defined organic compounds with ether-phenol functionality.

Clove Oil Derived Eugenol

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.

Isoeugenol Flavoring Concentrate

Concentrated isoeugenol for industrial flavor blending in tobacco and bakery products. Classified as HTS 2909.50.4010 for odoriferous ether-alcohol-phenols. Stabilized form per chapter note (f) maintains chemical compound status.

Eugenol Perfumery Base

Refined eugenol serving as base material for carnation and spice perfume accords. HTS 2909.50.4010 applies to this odoriferous ether-phenol compound. Pure form distinguishes from chapter 33 mixtures.

Eugenol Acetate Precursor

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.