Musk Ketone (3,5-Dinitro-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert-butylacetophenone) from Germany
Musk ketone provides powerful, persistent musky scent but faces regulatory scrutiny for persistence. HTS 2909.30.1000 covers this artificial musk as an aromatic compound with odoriferous properties despite nitro functionality. Legacy use persists in select oriental fragrances.
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
• Annex XVII REACH restrictions apply; EU origin requires authorization proof
• Nitro compound import notifications under TSCA Section 12(b) mandatory
• PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) labeling required for downstream notification