Citronellal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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