Civet Absolue from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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