Hotrienol from Japan
Hotrienol, a triply unsaturated acyclic terpene alcohol, contributes to tea and lily-of-the-valley fragrance profiles. Falls under HTS 2905.22.5050 'other' acyclic terpene alcohols as chemically defined compound. Sensitive to oxidation, often stabilized for import.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• BHT stabilization common; document as transport stabilizer per note (f)
• Low odor threshold; airtight secondary containment required
• Customs may require end-use statement for fragrance vs industrial chemical