Citronellal from Germany
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 — 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
• 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