Citronellol for Insect Repellent Synthesis from China
High-purity citronellol designated for conversion to PMD (p-menthane-3,8-diol) mosquito repellent. HTS 2905.22.5010 applies as chemically defined acyclic terpene alcohol used as chemical intermediate. Supplied in drums for pharmaceutical/agricultural chemical production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Declare intended end-use in commercial invoice for potential duty preference
• Ensure GMP-grade documentation if feeding pharmaceutical repellent production
• Comply with EPA pre-manufacture notice if US destination for pesticide intermediates