Exaltolide (Cyclopentadecanolide) from Germany
Exaltolide is a macrocyclic lactone musk providing creamy, natural musky effects in perfumes. Though technically a lactone, artificial musk formulations import under HTS 2909.30.1000 provision when used as odoriferous compounds. It serves as a sustainable alternative to nitro musks.
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
• Distinguish from petroleum hydrocarbons via flash point documentation
• Biodegradability claims require OECD test verification for customs scrutiny
• Lactone ring structure may prompt secondary review against heading 2934 exclusions