Thujone Alpha

Alpha-thujone, a monoterpene ketone from absinthe wormwood, falls under HTS 2914.29.50.00 as a bicyclic cyclenic ketone lacking other oxygen functions. Regulated for use in alcoholic beverages and herbal extracts.

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.

1302.19Lower: 10% vs 39.8%

If crude vegetable extracts containing thujone

Unrefined botanical extracts remain in Chapter 13 before purification to separate compounds.

2208.90Lower: 10% vs 39.8%

If in alcoholic spirit formulations

Spirituous beverages containing thujone regulated under Chapter 22, not as separate chemical.

2914Same rate: 39.8%

If with quinone structure misidentified

Anthraquinone derivatives shift to later 2914 headings per numerical order classification rule.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Comply with TTB limits (10ppm in beverages) with quantitative HPLC certificate for alcohol import permits

β€’ Declare total thujone (alpha+beta) content; >35ppm triggers FDA food additive petition requirements

β€’ EU-sourced material requires Annex II listing verification for US cosmetic import alignment