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6-Acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,5-hexamethylindan (Acetyl Hexamethylindan)

6-Acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,5-hexamethylindan is a polycyclic aromatic ketone used in fine fragrance creation for woody-amber scent profiles. It qualifies for HTS 2914.39.10.00 as one of the three specifically named compounds in this subheading without other oxygen functions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3302.90.10Same rate: 37.5%

If compounded with other odoriferous substances exceeding 50% concentration

Odoriferous mixtures of synthetic aromatic compounds fall under Chapter 33 when primarily for perfumery.

2914.29.50Higher: 42.3% vs 37.5%

If aliphatic rather than purely aromatic ketone structure

Non-aromatic ketones without other oxygen function classified in 2914.29 rather than aromatic 2914.39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use IFRA certificates confirming compliance with fragrance safety standards for easier customs processing

• Ship in nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation; declare inert atmosphere packaging

• Avoid generic 'fragrance chemical' descriptions; specify exact chemical name matching tariff text