Sourcing Isopulegol from China
Isopulegol from China carries 0% UK duty on the relevant heading 2906 lines, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Check the isomer mixture and purity against the tariff description, and resolve UK REACH registration and chemical labelling duties before supply. Cambridge China Bridge sources isopulegol.
Isopulegol duty and classification
Read from the UK Trade Tariff on 1 October 2026, heading 2906 covers cyclic alcohols and their specified derivatives. The named line 2906 19 00 60 covers the isomer mixture identified as 7786-67-6 with purity by weight of 90% or more. Compare the actual substance identity, isomer composition and assay with that description.
The named and residual lines carry 0% duty for goods from China, with no listed trade remedy or suspension. Import VAT is 20%. Both attach an export waste control; the residual line also attaches Home Office controlled-drug import and export controls. Confirm their application with your customs broker. Controlled drugs or precursor chemicals require a licence when imported or exported. Waste shipment controls apply only when the material is waste.
A supplier's product name alone does not settle classification. Obtain the composition and batch analysis before confirming the commodity code, especially for a selected isomer or a product containing carriers. See menthol and cyclic alcohols for the wider heading.
| Goods | Commodity code | Duty | Anti-dumping or countervailing duty on China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isopulegol isomer mixture, purity by weight of 90% or more | 2906 19 00 60 | 0% | None |
| Other cyclanic alcohols: possible isopulegol classification, subject to confirmation | 2906 19 00 90 | 0% | None |
Specify the isopulegol isomer profile
State whether you want an isomer mixture or a selected isomer. Agree total assay, the required isomer profile, optical rotation where relevant, water, residual solvents, colour and odour acceptance criteria. Ask the factory to identify the analytical method and distinguish total purity from the proportion of the desired isomer.
Request a batch certificate of analysis, chromatogram, safety data sheet and retained sample. Describe the intended process and agree a trial acceptance procedure before buying production material. Confirm UK REACH registration needs with HSE using the substance identity and planned annual import quantity.
Before supplying in Great Britain, arrange a competent classification review and ensure the material is labelled and packaged correctly. Agree container compatibility, closures and storage conditions using the substance's safety information.
Worked duty example
Illustrative example, not a quote: Illustrative industrial trial order: 2 tonnes of qualifying isopulegol isomer mixture under 2906 19 00 60, invoiced at £32,000 free on board, with £1,500 of freight and insurance to the UK. The customs value is £33,500. Duty at 0% is £0. Import VAT at 20% is charged on the customs value plus duty, £33,500, so it is £6,700. With no duty, the only import tax is the VAT, which a VAT-registered importer can usually reclaim. The import duty and VAT guide explains each step.
Inspection checklist
Identity: match the container labels, batch certificate and order to the agreed substance and isomer profile.
Analysis: compare the chromatogram and assay with the specification; arrange independent testing of a representative sample where needed.
Packaging: check seals, closures, leakage, container condition and delivered net weight before accepting the lot.
Traceability: match batch identifiers across the drums and documents, and retain a sample for comparison with later deliveries.
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What goes wrong
A high total assay can conceal an unsuitable isomer distribution. A generic certificate may omit the chromatogram or report results from a different batch. These gaps leave the buyer unable to judge whether the delivered material matches the approved trial sample.
Do not accept a mint-like odour as proof of identity or purity. Investigate unexpected colour, contamination or leaking closures before releasing stock. Keep disputed material separate while the factory and laboratory compare the delivered sample with the agreed specification.
Cambridge China Bridge sources these products for UK businesses, checking the factory and the documents before shipment. See factory verification. For repeat volumes, see container programmes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the UK import duty on isopulegol from China?
The relevant heading 2906 lines carry 0% duty in the supplied tariff snapshot, with no listed anti-dumping or countervailing duty. Import VAT is 20%.
Which commodity code applies to isopulegol?
2906 19 00 60 describes the named isomer mixture with purity by weight of 90% or more. Confirm the actual identity and composition before using it; other products need a separate classification check.
Does importing isopulegol need UK REACH registration?
Confirm registration needs with HSE using the substance identity and planned annual import quantity. Resolve the applicable position before shipment.
What should an isopulegol certificate of analysis show?
Ask for batch identity, total assay, isomer composition and agreed impurity results, with analytical methods. Request the chromatogram so total purity is not confused with the desired isomer's proportion.