Thujone Alpha from Germany
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.
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
• Comply with TTB limits (10ppm in beverages) with quantitative HPLC certificate for alcohol import permits
• Declare total thujone (alpha+beta) content; >35ppm triggers FDA food additive petition requirements
• EU-sourced material requires Annex II listing verification for US cosmetic import alignment