Helional (3-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal) from Canada
Helional is an aromatic aldehyde-ether used in perfumery for its fresh, floral, watermelon-like scent profile. Falls under HTS 2912.49.26.00 as an aromatic aldehyde with ether oxygen function in its benzodioxole structure. Qualifies as a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include IFRA compliance certificate as perfumery chemicals face strict safety regulations
• Declare exact purity (>98%) to avoid reclassification as fragrance mixture under Chapter 33