Isoeugenol Synthetic Grade from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.2%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide synthesis pathway documentation if synthetic to distinguish from natural extracts; check for stabilizer additions per chapter note (f)
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration as 'perfume base' leading to chapter 33 reclassification