Synthetic Floral Fragrance Base from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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