Beta-Citral (Neral Isomer) Fragrance Grade
Beta-citral (neral), the Z-isomer of citral, is a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function. It is isolated for specialized fragrance applications in fine perfumes and aromatherapy oils, and falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | β | Free |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | β | Free |
| πΊπΈUnited States | Free | β | Free |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | β | Free |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | β | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Ensure the product is a pure isomer (neral) and not a mixture with geranial, as mixtures may be classified differently
β’ Provide a Certificate of Analysis to confirm chemical identity and purity for CBSA
β’ Verify if the fragrance grade includes any added solvents or stabilizers that could affect classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2912.19.00
2-Methylbutanal
2-Methylbutanal is a branched-chain acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function, used as a flavoring agent for malty, chocolate-like notes. It falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes, being a separate chemically defined compound.
Butanal with 0.1% Hydroquinone Stabilizer
Butanal stabilized with 0.1% hydroquinone is a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function. The stabilizer is necessary for preservation during transport, as permitted by Chapter 29 Note 1(f), and it falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes.
Butyraldehyde for Plasticizer Production
Technical grade normal butyraldehyde for plasticizer production is a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function. It falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for pure compounds.
Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamaldehyde, an Ξ±,Ξ²-unsaturated acyclic aldehyde, is the principal component of cinnamon oil and used as a flavoring. It falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes, being a separate chemically defined compound without other oxygen function.
Citral
Citral is an acyclic aldehyde (3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal) used primarily as a flavoring compound in lemon and citrus flavorings. It falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes, being a separate chemically defined compound.
Citral 95% Technical Grade
Citral 95% technical grade is an acyclic aldehyde (3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal) without other oxygen function, used as a fragrance intermediate in detergents and cleaners. It falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes, as it is a separate chemically defined compound.