Floral Absolute Alcohol Blend F-45 from Japan
Concentrated blend of rose, jasmine absolutes, and synthetic musks solubilized in 12% denatured alcohol for use in fine fragrance compounding. This product fits HTS 3302.90.20 as an intermediate with >10% alcohol, based on odoriferous substances for industrial perfume production. It's shipped in bulk to manufacturers for final formulation.
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
• Use denatured alcohol proofs to avoid beverage excise taxes; provide denaturation certificates
• Batch testing for alcohol percentage is crucial; discrepancies can lead to reclassification and duties
• Package in industrial drums, not consumer bottles, to reinforce raw material status