Methyl Alpha-Ionone from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15.5%
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
Import Tips
• Include IFRA amendment certificates for restricted fragrance allergens
• Declare refractive index (1.521-1.526) matching pharmacopeia standards
• Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation during import