Farnesol from China
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 — 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
• Mixed isomer declaration (all-E vs
• Z); EU cosmetic regulation Annex III limits; very low vapor pressure requires sealed containers