Methyl Eugenol from Germany
Methyl eugenol is an allylbenzene ether compound with phenolic methoxy group, used for spicy-floral odor in perfumery. Falls under HTS 2909.50.4050 as chemically defined odoriferous ether-phenol derivative per Chapter 29. Subject to regulatory scrutiny due to safety concerns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include IFRA compliance certificate addressing safety limits (<0.01% in leave-on products) for customs scrutiny
• Specify perfumery end-use on entry docs to maintain Chapter 29 vs. potential pesticide classifications
• Test for purity; impurities >2% may require reclassification as mixture