Gourmand Vanilla Alcohol Base GV-12
A gourmand vanilla alcohol base GV-12 with ethanol (13%) as a carrier for ethyl maltol, coumarin, and vanillin, used in gourmand scent creation for perfumes. It is classified under 3302.90.00 as an industrial alcoholic mixture of odoriferous substances.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5% | — | 5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5% | — | 5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If used for food or beverage flavoring
Vanillin and ethyl maltol mixtures for food use fall under 3302.10.
If put up for retail sale as a toilet preparation
Retail toilet preparations are covered by heading 33.07.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the ethanol content and ensure it is denatured if over 10% to avoid excise duties
• Provide a technical data sheet confirming industrial use as a fragrance raw material
• If the base is sold in small consumer bottles, it may be reclassified under heading 33.03
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