Limonene Oxide from Germany
Limonene oxide is a cycloterpenic epoxide derived from limonene, a cyclic monoterpene hydrocarbon, through epoxidation forming an ether-like three-membered ring oxygen structure. It falls under HTS 2909.20.00.00 as a cycloterpenic ether used in fragrance and flavor formulations. This chemically defined compound meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds with the specified cyclic ether functionality.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
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• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming chemical purity >98% and limonene oxide isomer ratio. 2
• Include SDS with GHS hazard classification for ether compounds. 3
• Verify TSCA registration for pre-manufacture notification compliance