Nitro Musk Powder (Musk Tibetone) from Japan
Musk tibetone is a crystalline nitro musk used in oriental fragrance compositions for animalic notes. Pure chemical form with added anticaking agent for handling classifies under HTS 2904.20.30.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) stabilizer provision.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare stabilizer type/percentage; only preservation agents permitted
• Melting point (95-100°C) and HPLC purity certificate required
• Avoid colored additives that suggest specific use per Chapter 29 note (g)