Isoeugenol from Japan
Isoeugenol, an isomer of eugenol, features a propenyl side chain on the ether-phenol core, used for its rose-like, spicy odor in carnation perfumes. Falls under HTS 2909.50.4050 as other odoriferous ether-phenol per Chapter 29 scope for chemically defined compounds. Imported as fragrance intermediate.
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
• Differentiate cis/trans isomers via NMR spectra in documentation to confirm chemically defined status under Chapter 29 note (b)
• Avoid anti-dusting agents that could trigger note (g) re-evaluation if they impart specific use beyond identification