Citronellol from China
Citronellol, or 3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol, is an unsaturated monohydric acyclic terpene alcohol from citronella oil, key in rose and geranium scents. Falls under HTS 2905.22.50 as other terpene alcohol, distinguished by single double bond position. Mosquito repellent and fragrance fixative.
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
• Specify rhodinol (citronellol) vs. rose oxide content; comply with IFRA standards for cosmetic use; use child-resistant packaging if >10% concentration