Cashmeran (1,2,3,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,1,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4(5H)-indenone) from Germany
Cashmeran provides a powerful musky-woody amber scent used in luxury perfumes and fabric softeners. This artificial musk falls under HTS 2909.30.1000 as an odoriferous aromatic ether derivative per Chapter 29 definitions. It is imported as a high-purity intermediate for fragrance houses.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Melting point (91-96°C) verification confirms identity against substitution fraud
• IFRA restrictions apply; maintain usage limit documentation for downstream compliance
• Avoid water dilution beyond note (d) standards to maintain Chapter 29 classification