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Hydroxyphenyl Ethanol Ether

Hydroxyphenyl ethanol ethers provide rose and green flavors in beverage compounds. Falls under HTS 2909.50.40 as ether-alcohol-phenol flavoring derivatives. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 for pure aroma chemical imports.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+37.5%42.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2909.50Same rate: 42.3%

If non-odoriferous technical grade

Same ether-phenol heading but different statistical reporting category.

2916Lower: 19% vs 42.3%

If classified by alcohol function

Alcohol priority possible if ether-phenol function secondary.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Structure-specific naming and formula required on SDS/documentation

• Distinguish from simple phenyl ethanol (rose oxide) for correct subheading

• Stability data justifies any added antioxidants per Chapter 29 note (f)

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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.

Thymol Synthetic Flavor Crystals

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Isoeugenol Flavoring Compound

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Chavicol (4-Allyphenol) Flavor Grade

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Piperonal (Heliotropin) Synthetic

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Safrole Flavoring Intermediate

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