Vanillyl Ethyl Ether from Canada
Vanillyl ethyl ether is a synthetic ether-phenol used in perfumery and flavorings to impart spicy vanilla notes. This chemically defined compound features both phenolic hydroxyl and ether linkage characteristic of heading 2909.50. It is imported as pale yellow liquid for fragrance compounding.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FEMA GRAS status and IFRA compliance certificates; fragrance chemicals face additional FDA scrutiny
• Declare as 'pure compound' not mixture; >1% adulterants trigger reclassification to Chapter 33 or 38
• Package with nitrogen blanketing; oxidation changes ether-phenol structure, affecting duty and REACH compliance