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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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