Geranyl Acetate from China
Geranyl acetate is a pale yellow liquid ester derived from acetic acid and geraniol, valued in rose and citrus perfumes for its fruity-floral aroma. It is classified in HTS 2915.39.31.00 as an 'other' aromatic ester per U.S. note 3 to section VI, fitting Chapter 29's criteria for separate chemically defined compounds. Commonly used in fine fragrances and flavorings.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Submit refractive index and optical rotation specs to verify identity; comply with TSCA pre-notice if new use; separate from terpene hydrocarbons to avoid Chapter 29 hydrocarbon headings