Carvone Technical Grade

Although carvone has a specific subheading, technical grade mixtures ≥85% carvone classify under HTS 2914.29.50.00 as other cyclenic ketones. Used in spearmint flavoring and chiral synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+35.0%39.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

2914.29Same rate: 39.8%

If purity exceeds 98% threshold

Higher purity carvone specifically enumerated in statistical suffix takes precedence.

3301.24.00.00Lower: 21.7% vs 39.8%

If in spearmint oil (>50% carvone)

Essential oils classified by predominant odor principle under Chapter 33.

2933.99.97.01Lower: 6.5% vs 39.8%

If heterocyclic ring misclassification

Presence of oxygen bridge would exclude from 2914 ketones per Chapter Note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

,Optical rotation specification (±CD = +61° for d-carvone) prevents substitution fraud at customs

Technical grade >80% avoids 2914.29.10 but requires assay certificate vs pure (2914.29.15)