Synthetic Isophytol from Citral from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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