Musk Ambrette (2,6-Dinitro-3-methoxy-4-tert-butyltoluene) from China
Musk ambrette provides a sweet-fruity musk note historically used in fragrances, though now restricted due to phototoxicity concerns. This dinitro derivative qualifies under HTS 2904.20.30.00 as an artificial musk with only nitro groups attached to the hydrocarbon structure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• IFRA banned in finished products; import only for R&D with justification letter
• Provide full SDS and phototoxicity test data; TSCA reporting required