Vanillyl Ethyl Ether from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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