Synthetic Floral Fragrance Base from Japan
A low-alcohol mixture of synthetic aromatics like linalool and geraniol used as a raw material for perfume production in the cosmetics industry. It contains less than 10% alcohol by weight, qualifying it under HTS 3302.90.10 as an industrial fragrance compound not for direct retail use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify alcohol content via lab testing to confirm under 10% threshold; retain certificates for CBP review
• Provide end-use declarations showing industrial application to avoid misclassification as finished perfumes