Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Unsaturated Acyclic Terpene Alcohols (HS 290522) totaled $4.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Unsaturated Acyclic Terpene Alcohols paid $430K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.66% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataGeraniol, citronellol, isophytol, and related unsaturated acyclic terpene alcohols are essential building blocks for the fragrance, flavor, and fine-chemical industries, widely used in perfumery and as intermediates for vitamins and pharmaceuticals. The US schedule now enumerates geraniol (2905221000), isophytol (2905222000), and citronellol (2905225010) as distinct 10-digit lines, reflecting their commercial importance and the need for precise classification. Germany and India are the leading US suppliers, with Malaysia also a notable source — the latter reflecting natural terpene extraction from palm and citronella feedstocks. Purity specifications and natural-versus-synthetic origin can affect both pricing and end-use suitability, making certificate-of-analysis documentation a standard import practice.
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No — HTS classification under 290522 is based on chemical identity and structure, not on whether the compound was derived from natural sources or produced synthetically. Both natural-extract and synthetic geraniol, for example, classify to the same 10-digit line. However, natural origin may be relevant for fragrance industry certifications or customer specifications, so origin documentation should accompany the shipment.
Standard entry documentation applies: commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Because these are pure chemical compounds, a certificate of analysis confirming identity and purity is strongly recommended to support classification and to satisfy buyer quality requirements. No special import permit is required for these substances under normal commercial conditions.
Subheading 10 of 20 in heading 2905
Subheading 290522 · $4.0M of $456.3M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2905225050 | Other Unsaturated Acyclic Terpene Alcohols | $1.6M | 13.59% | 100.00% | $219K |
| 2905225010 | Citronellol | $736K | 15.01% | 100.00% | $111K |
| 2905221000 | Geraniol | $802K | 12.57% | 100.00% | $101K |
| 2905222000 | Isophytol | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2905220000 | Unsaturated Acyclic Monohydric Terpene Alcohols | $4.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$3.2MYoY · free account
Exports
$4.0MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $35.8M of Unsaturated Acyclic Terpene Alcohols and exported $56.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Brazil and Germany together take 46% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 13.66% of imports for consumption.