Methyl Alpha-Ionone
Methyl alpha-ionone is a key synthetic violet accord used in luxury perfumes. It is a chemically defined cyclanic ketone without additional oxygen function, classified under tariff item 2914.23.00 as a methylionone.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not specifically a methylionone
Other cyclanic, cyclenic or cycloterpenic ketones without other oxygen function
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the product is a pure methylionone; if it contains other fragrance compounds, it may be classified elsewhere
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Related Products under Tariff item 2914.23.00
Alpha-Ionone
Alpha-ionone is a cyclanic ketone with a violet-like floral odor, used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, falling under tariff item 2914.23.00 as an ionone without other oxygen function.
Beta-Ionone
Beta-ionone is a methylionone derivative with a raspberry-like scent, widely used in flavorings for foods and beverages. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2914.23.00 as an ionone.
Gamma-Ionone
Gamma-ionone, a stereoisomer of ionone, provides woody-floral notes in fine fragrances and essential oil blends. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under tariff item 2914.23.00 as an ionone.
Ionone F (Commercial Grade)
Ionone F is a stabilized commercial ionone for industrial fragrance use. It falls under tariff item 2914.23.00 provided the stabilizer meets the preservation criteria of chapter note 1(f), not rendering the product suitable for a specific use.
Ionone Mixture 70/30 (Alpha/Beta)
Ionone Mixture 70/30 (alpha/beta) is a commercial blend of two isomers of the same organic compound, used in bulk flavor production. It qualifies under tariff item 2914.23.00 as a mixture of isomers per chapter note 1(b).
Methyl Beta-Ionone
Methyl beta-ionone delivers fruity-seaweed notes for marine fragrance profiles in candles and soaps. As a pure methylionone, it matches tariff item 2914.23.00 criteria for cyclenic ketones without other oxygen function.