Vanillyl Ethyl Ether from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

5.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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

Vanillyl Ethyl Ether from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2909.50.50.00