Cineole Acetate from Japan
Cineole acetate derivatives combine 1,8-cineole ether structure with acetate functionality, classified under HTS 2909.20.00.00 when ether characteristic predominates. Used in medicinal and flavor applications providing eucalyptus cooling effect. Meets Chapter 29 chemical definition criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
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• Confirm ether ring integrity post-acetylation. 2
• USP cough drop ingredient compliance. 3
• Include acetate hydrolysis stability data