Geranyl Acetate from Japan
Geranyl acetate, C10 monoterpenyl acetate, key in rose/geranium perfumes. HTS 2915.39.90.00 covers as 'other' ester despite unsaturation in alcohol moiety, focusing on acetic acid function. Chapter notes prioritize acid classification.
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
• GC purity >95% certification; optical purity docs; allergen labeling per EU Reg 1169