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Ethylene Brassylate PerfumersBase™

PerfumersBase™ ethylene brassylate is a standardized 99% pure macrocyclic musk for fine fragrance creation, definitively classified under HTS 2917.19.30.00 as an acyclic polycarboxylic derivative. Used at 5-20% in perfume oils for tenacity.

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.

3302.10.10.00Higher: 20% vs 17.3%

If imported in retail perfume sample packaging

Small retail quantities of synthetic perfumes containing ethylene brassylate classify as finished products under 3302.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 137.5% vs 17.3%

If sugar-derived musk analog classification

If chemically analogous to sugar esters, could fall under Chapter 29 sugar derivatives.

Not sure which classification is right?

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

• Specify odor value (OV) on technical specs; affects valuation as premium perfumery ingredient

• Use ISO tank containers for bulk imports (>1000kg) to reduce per-unit shipping costs

• Pre-clear with CBP if first import; reference prior rulings for ethylene brassylate