Menthol Crystals USP Grade from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (e.g
• USP/EP) and COA to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29
• Ensure REACH/ TSCA compliance for chemical imports; provide safety data sheets to avoid CBP holds