Citronellal from China
Citronellal, an acyclic monoterpene aldehyde from citronella oil, used in perfumery and as citronella repellent precursor. Falls under HTS 2912.49.90.00 as aldehyde with other oxygen function due to its unsaturated structure. Separate chemically defined compound per Chapter notes.
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 distillation fraction analysis showing ≥85% citronellal content for compound verification
• Include FEMA GRAS number 2303 for food contact applications
• Label with proper GHS hazard pictograms for irritant/sensitizer properties