Apiole Parsley Flavor Compound from Japan
Apiole delivers characteristic parsley and celery flavors as allyl ether-phenol derivative. Falls under HTS 2909.50.40 as chemically defined flavoring ether-phenol per Chapter 29. Synthetic for consistent herbal seasoning applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming allylphenyl methyl ether structure
• Low volume imports; ensure minimum purity for Chapter 29 eligibility
• Separate from essential oil matrices to maintain pure compound status