Citronellal from Japan
Citronellal is an optically active cyclic aldehyde from citronella oil, containing a cyclohexane ring with an aldehyde and isopropenyl group. Classified in HTS 2912.29.60 as a cyclic aldehyde lacking other oxygen functions, it's a key intermediate for citronellol production. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide optical rotation specification (e.g
• [α]D -10°) for grade verification; use UN 2319 proper shipping name for DOT compliance; avoid water-dissolved forms exceeding Chapter 29 note (d) limits to prevent reclassification