Geranyl Acetate from China
Geranyl acetate is a terpenoid ester imparting sweet rose-geranium aroma used in floral perfumes and fruit flavorings. Classified as aromatic odoriferous ester of acetic acid under HTS 2915.39.20.00 due to its perfumery function.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis certificates verifying composition for flavor & fragrance authenticity
• Label with FEMA GRAS status (2270) for food flavoring import clearance
• Separate documentation for EU REACH pre-registration if transshipping through Europe