Hydroxycitronellal with BHT Stabilizer from Germany
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 — 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
• 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