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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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