Tonka Bean Absolute from China
Tonka absolute, solvent-extracted from Dipteryx odorata beans, offers coumarin-rich, nutty-hay tones for fine fragrances. Falls under HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' absolutes, regulated for coumarin content. Used undiluted in perfume formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide coumarin assay (<2.5% for IFRA) to avoid cosmetic restrictions
• Source from certified non-endangered suppliers per CITES Appendix II
• Store cool to prevent coumarin crystallization issues