Nerol from China
Nerol is the cis-isomer of geraniol, an unsaturated acyclic terpene alcohol essential in rose oil and citrus perfumes, with floral scent profile. Classified under HTS 2905.22.50 as 'other' acyclic terpene alcohols, separate from geraniol. Used in cosmetics and as insect repellent.
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
• Provide stereochemical analysis confirming cis configuration; use UN-approved packaging for liquids (UN1993); check REACH compliance if transshipped from EU