Menthol Isomer Mixture (90%+ 2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol) from China
A specialized mixture containing ≥90% by weight stereoisomers of 2-isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol (menthol isomers), with ≤30% of any single stereoisomer, explicitly covered by HTS 2906.19.10.00. Used in fragrance, flavor, and cooling agent formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Submit HPLC or GC analysis reports verifying the exact isomer composition and percentage limits
• Label containers clearly with chemical name, isomer content, and safety data for customs inspection
• Avoid contamination during transport to prevent failing the ≥90% purity threshold requirement