Menthol Crystals USP Grade
Pure menthol crystals derived from mint oil, a cycloterpenic cyclic alcohol used in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and flavorings. Classified under HTS 2906.19.50.00 as a cycloterpenic alcohol, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate chemically defined organic compounds with the cyclic alcohol structure.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | 5.5% | +25.0% | 30.5% |
| š²š½Mexico | 5.5% | ā | 5.5% |
| šØš¦Canada | 5.5% | ā | 5.5% |
| š©šŖGermany | 5.5% | ā | 5.5% |
| šÆšµJapan | 5.5% | ā | 5.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up as food flavoring preparation
Mixtures or preparations for flavoring fall under Chapter 33, excluding pure compounds of Chapter 29.
If imported as crude mint extract
Crude plant extracts are classified in Chapter 12, not as separated pure organic compounds.
If chemically modified to ketone form like menthone
Ketone derivatives shift to oxygen-function compounds in heading 2914 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Verify purity certificate (e.g
ā¢ USP/EP) and COA to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29
ā¢ Ensure REACH/ TSCA compliance for chemical imports; provide safety data sheets to avoid CBP holds
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Borneol Flakes Technical Grade
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