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%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
• 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