2916.39.21.00/Sotolon (Maple Flavor)/Japan

Sotolon (Maple Flavor) from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Structure confirmation avoiding heterocyclic reclassification

• Special handling for light-sensitive compound

• Extremely low usage requires detailed formulation records