Citronellal from Germany
Citronellal is a monoterpenoid aldehyde-alcohol compound used primarily in perfumery and as a mosquito repellent precursor. It falls under HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an aldehyde-alcohol with other oxygen function, being a separate chemically defined organic compound containing both aldehyde and alcohol groups.
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
• Verify purity certificate to confirm it meets chemically defined compound criteria under Chapter 29 notes
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) showing it's not put up for retail sale to avoid Chapter 32 reclassification
• Ensure proper Hazard Class labeling for flammable liquids during transport