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

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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

Cashmeran (1,2,3,5,6,7-Hexahydro-1,1,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4(5H)-indenone) from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2909.30.10.00