Methyl Alpha-Ionone
Methyl alpha-ionone is a key synthetic violet accord used in luxury perfumes like Chanel No. 5. HTS 2914.23.00.00 covers it as a methylionone, being a chemically defined cyclanic ketone without additional oxygen functions.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 5.5% | +35.0% | 40.5% |
| π²π½Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| π©πͺGermany | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| π―π΅Japan | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in consumer cosmetic mixtures
Odoriferous mixtures for cosmetics shift to Chapter 33 classifications.
If isomer-stabilized commercial grades
Commercial mixtures with stabilizers may become Chapter 38 preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Include IFRA amendment certificates for restricted fragrance allergens
β’ Declare refractive index (1.521-1.526) matching pharmacopeia standards
β’ Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation during import
Related Products under HTS 2914.23.00.00
Alpha-Ionone
Alpha-ionone is a cyclanic ketone with a violet-like floral odor, used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as it is a pure ionone compound without other oxygen functions, fitting the chapter's definition for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Beta-Ionone
Beta-ionone is a methylionone derivative with raspberry-like scent, widely used in flavorings for foods and beverages. Classified under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as a cyclenic ketone meeting chapter requirements for chemically defined organic compounds without other oxygen functions.
Gamma-Ionone
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.
Methyl Beta-Ionone
Methyl beta-ionone delivers fruity-seaweed notes for marine fragrance profiles in candles and soaps. As a pure methylionone, it precisely matches HTS 2914.23.00.00 criteria for cyclenic ketones.
Ionone Mixture 70/30 (Alpha/Beta)
Commercial ionone 70/30 blend (alpha/beta) used in bulk flavor production, classified under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as it qualifies as isomers of the same compound per chapter note (b).
Methyl Ionone Gamma
Methyl ionone gamma provides powerful violet-orris notes for high-end perfumery. Falls under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as a methylionone, a chemically defined ketone per Chapter 29 scope.