Nootkatone from China
Nootkatone is a sesquiterpenoid ketone with ether functionality derived from grapefruit, featuring a cycloterpenic structure. Although primarily classified by ketone function, ether-containing derivatives fall under HTS 2909.20.00.00 when ether characteristic predominates. Used in grapefruit flavor replication.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.2%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
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• FEMA 3815 GRAS affirmation letter required. 2
• Specify biotech or natural extraction method on invoice. 3
• Allergen declaration for citrus sensitivity