Beta-Citral (Neral Isomer) Fragrance Grade from China
Beta-citral (neral), the Z-isomer of citral, is isolated for specialized fragrance applications in fine perfumes and aromatherapy oils. Classified in HTS 2912.19.10.00 as citral, encompassing its isomeric forms as odoriferous acyclic aldehydes. Fits Chapter 29 note (b) for isomer mixtures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Chiral analysis cert required to confirm isomer purity; mixtures may classify under general isomer provisions
• IFRA compliance documentation essential for cosmetic fragrance imports
• Store in amber glass to prevent photo-oxidation; declare packaging on entry