Sotolon (Maple Flavor) from Germany
Sotolon provides characteristic maple syrup/caramel flavors from 3-hydroxy-4,5-dimethylfuran-2(5H)-one structure. HTS 2916.39.21.00 covers this extremely potent odoriferous furanone at parts-per-billion levels. Defines maple flavor profile.
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
• Structure confirmation avoiding heterocyclic reclassification
• Special handling for light-sensitive compound
• Extremely low usage requires detailed formulation records