Geranyl Acetate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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