Fenchone Natural from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis verifying ≥95% fenchone content to distinguish from essential oil mixtures
• Declare FEMA GRAS status for food contact applications to facilitate FDA clearance alongside CBP
• Avoid bulk packaging >450L which may trigger EPA TSCA import notifications for new chemical substances