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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3402.90.50Lower: 38.7% vs 40.5%

If when formulated into candle fragrance oils

Surface-active preparations containing the ketone classify under Chapter 34.

2914.29.10.00Lower: 39% vs 40.5%

If for non-methyl substituted analogs

Plain ionones without methyl group fall under other cyclanic ketones.

3204.90.00.00Higher: 40.9% vs 40.5%

If used as synthetic luminophore

Chapter exclusion sends fluorescent agents to Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with REACH pre-registration for EU-origin materials

Test for peroxide value <5 meq/kg to ensure stability classification

Include flash point (93°C) data for DOT Class 3 hazardous material declaration

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 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.

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.