Hydroxycitronellal from Japan
Hydroxycitronellal is an aldehyde alcohol used in lily-of-the-valley fragrances, featuring both aldehyde and hydroxyl oxygen functions. Classified in HTS 2912.49.90.00 as 'aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function - other.' Chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit CoA confirming ≥92% purity and alcohol-aldehyde functionality via spectroscopy
• Include RIFM safety assessment for fragrance allergen declaration requirements
• Segregate from mixtures to maintain pure compound classification under Chapter 29