Helional from China
Helional (3-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)-2-methylpropanal) is a synthetic fragrance aldehyde with cyclic ether oxygen functions, used in floral perfumes. Falls under HTS 2912.49.90.00 as aldehyde-ether with other oxygen function. Qualifies as chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 scope.
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
• Include IFRA safety certificate and GC purity analysis (≥95%) for fragrance chemical verification
• Document CAS 1202-34-2 and REACH registration for EU-origin material compliance
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent Chapter 33 reclassification as consumer fragrance product