Carvone Technical Grade from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• ,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)