2909.50.40.50/Anethole/Japan

Anethole from Japan

Anethole (trans-anethole) is a phenylpropanoid ether-phenol compound responsible for the licorice flavor in anise and fennel, chemically defined as C6H4(OCH3)(CH=CHCH3). It qualifies under HTS 2909.50.4050 as an other odoriferous ether-phenol derivative used in flavorings. Synthetic or natural forms are imported for food and fragrance industries.

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

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Import Tips

• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming trans-anethole content >90% to establish as chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 scope

• Label as 'odoriferous/flavoring compound' on commercial invoice to support 2909 classification over potential food additive headings

• Check for stabilizer additions; ensure they qualify under Chapter 29 note (f) for preservation without changing general use classification