Synthetic DL-Camphor
Synthetic DL-camphor, a racemic mixture produced through chemical synthesis from pinene or other precursors. It is a synthetic cyclanic ketone without other oxygen functions, classified under tariff item 2914.29.00.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Describe the product as a racemic mixture of synthetic camphor on the invoice
• The CBSA may request a certificate of analysis to confirm the DL ratio and synthetic origin
• Ensure the product is not confused with natural camphor, which has a different tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.29.00
Borneo Synthetic Camphor
Synthetic analog of Borneo camphor, chemically identical to DL-camphor produced via synthetic routes. It is a cyclanic ketone without other oxygen functions, classifiable under this tariff item as a separate chemically defined compound.
Camphor USP Grade
Camphor USP grade derived from the wood of the camphor tree, a waxy crystalline terpenoid ketone (C10H16O). It is a cycloterpenic ketone without other oxygen functions, falling under tariff item 2914.29.00.
Carvone Technical Grade
Technical grade carvone mixtures with at least 85% carvone content, used in spearmint flavoring and chiral synthesis. As a cyclenic ketone without other oxygen functions, it falls under tariff item 2914.29.00.
Cryptone Synthetic
Synthetic cryptone, a cyclohexenone analog of natural eucalyptus ketone, used in synthetic mint flavors and polymer additives. It is a cyclenic ketone without other oxygen functions, classified under tariff item 2914.29.00.
Distilled Isophorone for Pesticide Intermediates
Vacuum-distilled isophorone (3,5,5-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one) is a separate chemically defined cyclenic ketone without other oxygen functions. It is used as an intermediate in synthesizing agricultural pesticide active ingredients, meeting the criteria of Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Fenchone Natural
Natural fenchone extracted from fennel oil, a bicyclic monoterpene ketone used in flavorings, perfumes, and synthetic chemistry intermediates. It is a cycloterpenic ketone without other oxygen functions, falling under tariff item 2914.29.00.