Nootkatone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096.3%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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