6-Acetyl-1,1,2,3,3,5-hexamethylindan (Acetyl Hexamethylindan) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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