Celestolide Polycyclic Musk from Germany
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 — 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
• 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