Isoeugenol Vanillin Intermediate from Mexico
Isoeugenol specifically for industrial conversion to synthetic vanillin via oxidation. HTS 2909.50.4010 for this ether-phenol despite intermediate role, as flavoring compounds include precursors. Chapter notes prioritize numerical order.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chemical synthesis flow chart documentation; confirm no flavoring added per note (g)
• Pitfall: vanillin mixtures post-processing go to 2912