Farnesol from Canada

Farnesol is a 15-carbon sesquiterpene alcohol (E,E)-3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrien-1-ol, unsaturated acyclic with three double bonds. Technically a terpene alcohol, classified HTS 2905.22.50 as 'other' despite longer chain. Key in antimicrobial cosmetics and jasmine scents.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

14.8%

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

Import Tips

Mixed isomer declaration (all-E vs

Z); EU cosmetic regulation Annex III limits; very low vapor pressure requires sealed containers