PhEur Geraniol USP/NF Grade

PhEur Geraniol USP/NF grade meets pharmacopoeia standards for use in natural flavorings and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2905.22.10.00 as pure geraniol, the chemically defined acyclic terpene alcohol per Chapter 29 requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2940.00.60.00Lower: 30.8% vs 38%

If converted to geranyl acetate ester form

Sugar ethers/acetals excluded, but terpene esters classified under Chapter 29 ester rules with parent alcohol heading.

3301.29.20.00Lower: 18.6% vs 38%

If diluted in retail essential oil packaging

Essential oils containing >70% terpenic geraniol classified as odoriferous retail products under Chapter 33.

3822Lower: 10% vs 38%

If for diagnostic lab reagent kits containing geraniol

Composite lab reagents with organic solvents exclude pure compounds from Chapter 29 per exclusion notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit pharmacopoeia compliance certificates (PhEur/USP) with batch-specific CoA showing geraniol content and chiral purity

Comply with FDA import requirements including Drug Master File if destined for pharma use; declare 'for further manufacturing'

Ensure temperature-controlled shipping (15-25°C) as specified in SDS to prevent isomerization during transit

Related Products under HTS 2905.22.10.00

Geraniol 98% Technical Grade

Geraniol 98% technical grade is a high-purity acyclic terpene alcohol used primarily as a fragrance intermediate and flavoring agent in perfumes and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2905.22.10.00 as it is chemically defined geraniol, an unsaturated monohydric acyclic terpene alcohol, meeting Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.

Geraniol Stabilized with BHT 0.05%

Geraniol with 0.05% butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) stabilizer for preservation during storage and transport. Falls under HTS 2905.22.10.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) as added stabilizer necessary for geraniol preservation without changing specific use.

High Purity Geraniol (>99%) for Synthesis

Ultra-high purity geraniol (>99%) with <0.5% citronellol impurity for organic synthesis and research applications. HTS 2905.22.10.00 as separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a), last numerical order rule.

Geraniol with Trace Antioxidant (Tocopherol 0.02%)

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.

Natural Geraniol Extract (Citronella Oil Derived)

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.

Geraniol in Ethanol Solution 10% w/v

10% geraniol dissolved in denatured ethanol for safe transport of this flammable terpene alcohol. Classified HTS 2905.22.10.00 under Chapter 29 note (e) as normal transport solution not rendering specific use suitability.