Myrcenol from China
Myrcenol is an acyclic terpene alcohol derived from myrcene, featuring conjugated double bonds, used in hop and beer aroma compounds. Classifies under HTS 2905.22.5050 as unsaturated monohydric terpene alcohol per Chapter 29 definitions. Essential for flavor and fragrance synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Flavor chemical; comply with FDA GRAS notification if for food contact
• Specify isomer purity (>95%) to distinguish from mixtures
• Hazard class 3 flammable; proper UN packaging and DG declaration required