Geranyl Acetate (Rose Flavor Ester) from China
Geranyl acetate provides the characteristic rosy, fruity odor used extensively in fine fragrances and citrus flavor systems. This acetic acid ester falls precisely under HTS 2915.39.4550 as an odoriferous flavoring compound, being a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 notes. Purity typically exceeds 98% for commercial applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Validate optical rotation [+3° to +10°] and provide chiral GC analysis confirming natural-derived status
• Declare FEMA GRAS #2508 and include allergen declaration (no tree nut/soy cross-contamination)
• Use HDPE-lined steel drums for trans-Pacific shipments to prevent ester hydrolysis from seawater exposure