Gourmand Vanilla Alcohol Base GV-12 from Germany
Ethanol (13%) carrier for ethyl maltol, coumarin, and vanillin in gourmand scent creation for perfumes. Classified HTS 3302.90.20 as industrial alcoholic mixture of odoriferous substances. Essential for food-like fragrance profiles in cosmetics.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Cross-check against beverage flavor regs to prevent Chapter 22 shift
• Use tamper-evident seals on bulk containers
• Declare coumarin content for allergen labeling