Fenchyl Alcohol from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

5.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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