Citronellal from China
Citronellal is a cyclic monoterpene aldehyde extracted from citronella oil, containing a cyclohexane ring with an aldehyde group and no other oxygen functions. Classified under HTS 2912.29.60.90 as a 'other' cyclic aldehyde. Used in perfumes, insect repellents, and as a flavor intermediate.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis verifying cyclic structure and absence of other oxygen functions
• Declare optical isomer content if applicable, as mixtures may affect duty rates
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification under chapter exclusions