Eugenol Natural Extract Equivalent from China
Eugenol is a key ether-phenol compound used as a flavoring agent in clove, nutmeg, and dental products. Classified under HTS 2909.50.40 as a chemically defined odoriferous compound from the ether-phenols subheading. Synthetic versions match natural clove oil profiles for consistent flavoring.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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 FEMA GRAS status documentation (FEMA 2467) for flavoring approval
• Verify chemical structure confirmation as 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol derivative
• Avoid misclassification by separating from essential oil mixtures which go to Chapter 33