Limonene Oxide from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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