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 Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | 4.8% | +35.0% | 39.8% |
| π²π½Mexico | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| π¨π¦Canada | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| π©πͺGermany | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
| π―π΅Japan | 4.8% | +10.0% | 14.8% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crude vegetable extracts containing thujone
Unrefined botanical extracts remain in Chapter 13 before purification to separate compounds.
If in alcoholic spirit formulations
Spirituous beverages containing thujone regulated under Chapter 22, not as separate chemical.
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
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