Hydroxycitronellal from China
Hydroxycitronellal is an aldehyde-alcohol used in fine fragrances like lily of the valley scents. Classified under HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an other aldehyde-alcohol with oxygen function, it's a key aroma chemical meeting Chapter 29's chemically defined organic compound requirements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.6%
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 GC-MS analysis confirming single isomer purity to qualify as Chapter 29 compound
• Declare IFRA compliance documentation for fragrance chemical imports
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification under heading 3302