Methyl Alpha-Ionone from Japan
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 — 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
• 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