Gourmand Vanilla Alcohol Base GV-12 from Japan
Ethanol (13%) carrier for ethyl maltol, coumarin, and vanillin in gourmand scent creation for perfumes. Classified HTS 3302.90.20 as industrial alcoholic mixture of odoriferous substances. Essential for food-like fragrance profiles in cosmetics.
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%
Import Tips
• Cross-check against beverage flavor regs to prevent Chapter 22 shift
• Use tamper-evident seals on bulk containers
• Declare coumarin content for allergen labeling