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Menthol with Stabilizer for Transport from Germany

L-Menthol crystals with added stabilizer (per chapter note f) to prevent sublimation during shipping. Remains classified as menthol (2906.11.00.00) as stabilizer is solely for preservation.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Document stabilizer composition and concentration to confirm compliance with chapter note (f)

• Validate that stabilizer addition doesn't render product suitable for specific use beyond general menthol applications

• Use nitrogen-purged packaging to minimize oxidation during ocean transit