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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Structure confirmation avoiding heterocyclic reclassification
• Special handling for light-sensitive compound
• Extremely low usage requires detailed formulation records