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
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
• Specify rhodinol (citronellol) vs. rose oxide content; comply with IFRA standards for cosmetic use; use child-resistant packaging if >10% concentration