Civet Absolue from Japan
Synthetic civet absolue mimics animalic notes from natural civetone for ethical perfumery. HTS 3301.90.50.00 covers 'other' synthetic aromatics if qualifying as absolutes. Modern replacement for banned naturals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• COA proving synthetic to avoid CITES
• Odor threshold verification
• Biotech origin docs if fermented