Hydroxycitronellal from Germany
Hydroxycitronellal is a branched chain aldehyde with a hydroxy group, but primarily classified by its aldehyde function without dominating other oxygen characteristics. Under HTS 2912.29.60 when imported as pure cyclic aldehyde form for fragrance use. Chapter 29 classification prioritizes aldehyde function per heading structure.
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
• Confirm <5% isomer content to maintain 'separate compound' status; IFRA compliance certificate required for cosmetic use notification; segregate from strong oxidizers