Chavicol from Japan
Chavicol (4-allylphenol) is a simple ether-phenol with allyl substitution, contributing herbal-spicy odor in basil and betel flavors. Imported under HTS 2909.50.4050 as other odoriferous ether-phenol compound. Used in natural fragrance compositions.
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 botanical extraction source if natural to validate ether-phenol identity under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Ensure no added emetic per note (g) that could imply specific safety use