Odoriferous Substance Mixtures for Food & Beverage Use

The US tariff schedule breaks heading 3302.10 into multiple 10-digit lines based on alcohol-by-weight thresholds (no alcohol, up to 20%, 20–50%, and over 50%). Each band can carry a different duty rate, and mixtures above certain alcohol thresholds may also require a TTB import permit in addition to FDA prior notice. Importers should obtain a certificate of analysis confirming the exact alcohol content before filing entry to ensure the correct line is declared.

Importers must file FDA prior notice at least two hours before arrival (or four hours for air shipments), and the foreign manufacturing facility must be registered with FDA. The product must be accompanied by documentation confirming its intended food use and ingredient composition. If the mixture contains alcohol above TTB thresholds, a separate TTB import permit may be required. Admissibility is complex; consult a licensed customs broker or FDA-registered agent for current requirements.