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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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