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Fenchyl Alcohol

Fenchyl alcohol, a bicyclic monoterpenoid cyclic alcohol used in fragrance and flavor industries. Classified in HTS 2906.19.50.00 as an 'other' cyclanic/cyclenic/cycloterpenic alcohol, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China5.5%+132.0%137.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico5.5%+104.5%110%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada5.5%+104.5%110%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermanyFree+19.5%19.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapanFree+22.0%22%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2902.50.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 137.5%

If terpene hydrocarbon without OH group

Parent terpenes lacking alcohol function are cyclic hydrocarbons in 2902.

3302.10.50.00Lower: 21.9% vs 137.5%

If for non-alcoholic terpenic flavorings

Terpenic mixtures for food use exclude pure alcohols per Chapter 29 exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide structural formula and IUPAC name in entry docs to distinguish from terpene hydrocarbons

• Check for stabilizer additions; must qualify under note (f) or risk mixture classification

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial solvent use, which could invoke note (e) limits