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Industrial Floral Fragrance Compound 15% Alcohol from Japan

A mixture of synthetic aromatics and essential oils with 15% alcohol content, used as a raw material in the production of household cleaning products. It falls under HTS 3302.90.2050 because it contains over 10% alcohol by weight and is designed for industrial fragrance formulation rather than direct retail use. This classification excludes finished perfumes or cosmetics under Chapter 33 headings 3303-3307.

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 and include certificates of analysis to confirm >10% by weight for proper classification

• Provide end-use statements from buyers proving industrial raw material application to avoid misclassification as retail perfumes

• Watch for common pitfalls like undervaluation of aromatic components which can trigger audits