Methyl Eugenol Flavoring Grade from China
Methyl eugenol provides spicy floral notes in fruit flavors and oriental spice blends. Classified HTS 2909.50.40 as odoriferous ether-phenol compound meeting Chapter 29 chemical purity standards. Synthetic aroma chemical for food use.
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
• Restricted use documentation (FEMA limits) required for food approval
• Purity >98% specification prevents Chapter 38 mixture classification
• Declare specific end-use (flavor vs fragrance) for correct duty assessment