Hydroxycitronellal from China
Hydroxycitronellal is a chemically defined organic compound with both aldehyde and alcohol functional groups, classified under HTS 2912.49.55.00 as an aldehyde-alcohol. It is primarily used as a fragrance intermediate in perfumery for its lily-of-the-valley scent profile.
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
• Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (107-75-5) documentation to verify classification under Chapter 29
• Comply with TSCA pre-notice requirements for new chemical substances and ensure proper SDS for hazardous material shipping
• Avoid misclassification as finished fragrance by importing in bulk without dilution beyond transport stabilizers