Gamma-Ionone from China

Gamma-ionone, a stereoisomer of ionone, provides woody-floral notes in fine fragrances and essential oil blends. It qualifies for HTS 2914.23.00.00 as a pure cycloterpenic ketone under the chapter's provisions for separate organic compounds.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Submit GC-MS purity certificates (>98%) to confirm classification as pure compound

Label with GHS hazard pictograms for UN 1993 flammable liquid shipping

Avoid anti-dusting agents that could trigger chapter note (g) specific-use exclusion