2909.50.40/Eugenol Natural Extract Equivalent/Japan

Eugenol Natural Extract Equivalent from Japan

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 — 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%

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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