Natural Geraniol Extract (Citronella Oil Derived) from Japan
Natural geraniol extracted via fractional distillation from citronella oil, containing 85-95% geraniol with natural impurities. Qualifies under HTS 2905.22.10.00 as chemically defined geraniol per Chapter 29 note (a), distinguished from crude essential oils.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS chromatograms proving geraniol as principal isomer (≥85%) to distinguish from Chapter 33 essential oils
• Declare natural origin with source certificates; REACH compliance documentation required for EU-origin materials