Geraniol with Trace Antioxidant (Tocopherol 0.02%) from China
Geraniol preserved with 0.02% natural mixed tocopherols meeting Chapter 29 note (f) stabilizer criteria. Remains classified HTS 2905.22.10.00 as the added substance is solely for preservation without specific use modification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Quantify tocopherol <0.1% with HPLC; excess risks 3824 classification as antioxidant blend
• Natural tocopherol source certification (non-GMO) increasingly required by fragrance buyers
• Peroxide value <5 meq/kg specification critical; include stability test data in import docs