Hydroxyphenyl Ethanol Ether from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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)