Hydroxycitronellal with BHT Stabilizer from China
Hydroxycitronellal stabilized with BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) for preservation during storage and transport, classified under HTS 2912.49.55.00 per Chapter 29 note (f). The stabilizer is necessary and does not alter general use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• List BHT concentration (<0.1%) and purpose (oxidation prevention) in commercial invoice
• Ensure stabilizer doesn't impart color/odor changing identification per note (g)
• Monitor shelf-life claims to avoid finished product classification