Celestolide Polycyclic Musk from Canada
Celestolide offers floral-musky notes suitable for shampoos, body washes, and fine fragrances. Imported under HTS 2909.30.1000 as an artificial musk, it qualifies as a chemically defined aromatic ether per Chapter 29 note (a). This compound sees heavy use in personal care formulations.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• UV stabilizer declarations required; excess stabilizers violate note (f) preservation limits
• Aquatic toxicity data triggers EPA import review under TSCA Section 5
• Packaging must prevent solvent evaporation to maintain ether concentration