Bornyl Acetate from Japan
Bornyl acetate, ester of acetic acid and borneol, used in pine-scented cleaners and therapeutics. Despite bicyclic alcohol origin, classifies under HTS 2915.39.90.00 as acyclic acid ester per principal function. Synthetic versions predominate imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Chirality specification (endo vs exo); FEMA GRAS status for food contact; stability data required