Isophytol Stabilized for Storage from China
Isophytol with BHT stabilizer added for long-term storage stability, permitted under Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified as pure isophytol (HTS 2905.22.2000) since stabilizer is solely for preservation. Used in fine chemical manufacturing for tocopherol production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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
• Document stabilizer concentration (<0.1%) and purpose (preservation only) per Chapter 29 note (f)
• Include stability data showing necessity for transport/preservation
• Prevent reclassification as perfumery compound if odorants added beyond identification limits