Synthetic Isophytol from Citral from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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