Natural Borneo Camphor (Dryobalanops camphora) from Germany
Premium white camphor crystals sourced from the Borneo camphor tree (Dryobalanops aromatica), known for higher purity. Classified under HTS 2914.29.30.00 as natural cycloterpenic camphor meeting chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined compounds.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide botanical origin documentation distinguishing Borneo camphor from Japanese varieties to confirm natural status
• Test for optical rotation (+32° to +44°) as quality indicator; impurities >2% may trigger reclassification
• Register with FDA if destined for drug/OTC use; include stability data for transport conditions