Synthetic Isophytol from Citral

Isophytol produced via citral condensation and reduction, identical to natural-derived product chemically. Classified under HTS 2905.22.2000 regardless of synthetic origin, as a separate chemically defined compound. ≥97% purity for vitamin E intermediate applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.7%+35.0%38.7%
🇲🇽Mexico3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇨🇦Canada3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇩🇪Germany3.7%+10.0%13.7%
🇯🇵Japan3.7%+10.0%13.7%

Alternative Classifications

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

2902.19.00Lower: 35% vs 38.7%

If upstream citral intermediate

Citral (acyclic unsaturated aldehyde) classified earlier in Chapter 29 numerical order.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 38.7%

If used in synthetic coloring production

Terpene derivatives for specific dye use excluded by Chapter 29 note covering Chapter 32.

2905.22Same rate: 38.7%

If other unsaturated terpene alcohol

Non-isophytol terpene alcohols covered by residual 'other' provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide synthetic route documentation confirming isophytol structure (C20H40O)

GC-MS chromatogram must show isophytol peak >95% with no vitamin E present

Avoid bulk import with other terpene alcohols risking commingling classification