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Cosmacel® Ethylene Brassylate Fragrance Fixative

Cosmacel® is a commercial brand of ethylene brassylate, a biodegradable musk fragrance ingredient meeting IFRA standards, classified specifically under HTS 2917.19.30.00. Its neutral, non-animal-derived profile makes it popular in clean beauty formulations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+12.5%17.3%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.99Higher: 17.5% vs 17.3%

If contains >0.5% impurities rendering it a mixture

Prepared binders or chemical preparations for specific compounding uses may shift to 3824.

2918.19.90.00Higher: 137.5% vs 17.3%

If for carboxylic acid salt interpretation

If supplied as stabilized salt form, may classify under carboxylic acid salts rather than pure acid derivative.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Include IFRA compliance certificate as it affects allowable usage levels in final products

• Declare as 'fragrance fixative chemical' not 'perfume' to maintain proper HTS classification

• Monitor EU REACH Annex XVII restrictions on fragrance allergens even for US import