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2906.12.00.00/Menthol (3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-2-ol variant)/Mexico

Menthol (3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-2-ol variant) from Mexico

Menthol is a naturally derived or synthetic dimethylcyclohexanol derivative used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and flavorings for its cooling effect. Though technically a cycloterpenic alcohol, certain synthetic menthol forms align with HTS 2906.12.00.00 for methyl/dimethylcyclohexanols. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 notes.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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Import Tips

• Provide stereoisomer specifications (e.g

• L-menthol) and COA to distinguish from terpenes; comply with FDA import alerts for food/pharma contact substances; label as hazardous if in flammable concentrations

Menthol (3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-2-ol variant) from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2906.12.00.00