Linalool from Japan
Linalool, a naturally occurring acyclic terpene alcohol with two double bonds, serves as a key ingredient in lavender perfumes and essential oil reconstitution. HTS 2905.22.5050 applies to this unsaturated monohydric terpene alcohol per Chapter 29 definitions. Synthetic versions qualify as chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide stabilization certificates if anti-oxidants added, per Chapter 29 note (f) for preservatives
• Separate racemic from enantiopure forms in documentation to avoid isomer mixture disputes
• Monitor IFRA standards for safe concentration limits in end-use applications