Geraniol from China

Geraniol is an acyclic terpene alcohol with the formula C10H18O, featuring a trans configuration and unsaturated bonds, used primarily in perfumery and as a flavoring agent. It falls under HTS 2905.22.5050 as an acyclic unsaturated monohydric terpene alcohol, distinct from polyhydric or cyclic variants. This classification aligns with Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.8%

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
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

Verify purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm it's a chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a)

Ensure proper labeling as a hazardous material if shipped in concentrations requiring UN classification (e.g

flammable liquid)

Avoid misclassification as essential oils (Chapter 33) by documenting it's isolated alcohol, not a mixture