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Eugenol USP Pharmaceutical Grade from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

42.3%

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

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