Piperitone 95% from Mexico
Piperitone, a cyclohexenone monoterpene from eucalyptus oils, qualifies as HTS 2914.29.50.00 'other' cyclenic ketone. Serves as menthol and thymol synthesis intermediate.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• GC purity certificate distinguishing cis/trans isomers (trans predominant in natural sources)
• TSCA inventory verification for synthetic piperitone vs PMN for novel synthetic routes
• Australian eucalyptus origin preferred; verify CITES if from regulated species