Inositol for Cosmetic Formulations from China
High-purity inositol used as a moisturizing humectant in skincare products, classified under HTS 2906.13.10.00 as a pure cyclic alcohol. Supplied as bulk powder for incorporation into cosmetic bases.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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 CIR safety assessment reference for cosmetic use to support classification
• Ensure no color/odor additives per Chapter 29 note (g) to maintain pure compound status
• Declare as 'cosmetic raw material' vs finished cosmetic to avoid Chapter 33 reclassification