Linalyl Acetate with Stabilizer (0.1% BHT) from Japan
Linalyl acetate containing 0.1% butylated hydroxytoluene stabilizer for transport preservation. Permitted under chapter note (f) as necessary stabilizer, maintaining classification in HTS 2915.39.40.00 as odoriferous linalyl acetate. Stabilizer level carefully controlled to avoid specific use designation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document stabilizer <0.2% as 'necessary for preservation' with stability studies to satisfy chapter note (f)
• Include stabilizer assay method (HPLC) in CoA; excess levels trigger reclassification
• EU REACH compliance docs often required alongside US import paperwork