Hydroxycitronellal Fragrance Aldehyde from China
Hydroxycitronellal is a cyclic aldehyde used extensively in floral fragrances like lily-of-the-valley perfumes and flavorings. Classified under HTS 2912.29.60.10 as a cyclic aldehyde serving as an odoriferous or flavoring compound without other oxygen functions. Its chemical structure fits Chapter 29 definitions for separate organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include IFRA compliance certificates for fragrance-grade purity to prevent misclassification as a preparation
• Declare exact CAS number (107-75-5) and concentration; avoid anti-dusting agents that could invoke note 2(g)
• Check REACH/TSCA pre-registration if from EU sources to ensure regulatory compliance