Fenchone Natural

Fenchone is a bicyclic monoterpene ketone extracted from fennel oil, fitting HTS 2914.29.50.00 as a cycloterpenic ketone lacking other oxygen functions. Used in flavorings, perfumes, and synthetic chemistry intermediates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China4.8%+35.0%39.8%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany4.8%+10.0%14.8%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan4.8%+10.0%14.8%

Alternative Classifications

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

3301.29.20.00Lower: 18.6% vs 39.8%

If blended into essential oil preparations

Terpene ketone mixtures for flavor/perfume base classified under Chapter 33 when not separate compounds.

2902.70.00.00Lower: 35% vs 39.8%

If for acyclic terpenic counterparts

Chapter structure separates cyclanic/cyclenic (2914) from acyclic unsaturated alcohols/ketones (2902).

2932.99.70.00Lower: 31.5% vs 39.8%

If when containing heterocyclic oxygen ring

Presence of epoxide or cyclic ether functions excludes from 2914 per Chapter Note exclusion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include GC-MS analysis verifying β‰₯95% fenchone content to distinguish from essential oil mixtures

β€’ Declare FEMA GRAS status for food contact applications to facilitate FDA clearance alongside CBP

β€’ Avoid bulk packaging >450L which may trigger EPA TSCA import notifications for new chemical substances