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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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