Helional (3-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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