Citral Extra (High Purity Flavor Grade)
Citral Extra is a refined, high-purity form of citral (≥96% purity) used in food flavorings to impart lemon-lime notes in beverages and confectionery. It qualifies for HTS 2912.19.10.00 as a separate acyclic aldehyde specifically denoted as a flavoring compound. Adheres to Chapter 29 scope for odoriferous organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed into finished food flavor formulations
Flavor preparations containing citral as ingredient classify as food preparations under Chapter 21, not pure chemicals.
If for use in alcoholic beverage essences
Odoriferous mixtures for spirit flavoring fall under Chapter 33, distinct from bulk pure aldehydes.
If paraformaldehyde impurities present
Presence of cyclic aldehyde polymers excludes from acyclic heading, moving to specific paraformaldehyde provisions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure FDA GRAS status documentation for food contact; non-GRAS imports face detention
• Test for heavy metals per USP/EP standards; contamination shifts to hazardous waste classification
• Use refrigerated shipping (stability <25°C) and declare on commercial invoice to prevent degradation claims
Related Products under HTS 2912.19.10.00
Citral Natural (from Lemon Grass Oil)
Citral is an acyclic aldehyde (chemically 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal) extracted from lemon grass oil, used primarily as a flavoring and fragrance compound in food and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2912.19.10.00 as a chemically defined acyclic aldehyde classified as an odoriferous or flavoring compound. This natural form meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Citral 95% Technical Grade
Technical grade citral at 95% purity serves as a fragrance intermediate in detergent and cleaner formulations, providing citrus scent profiles. Falls under HTS 2912.19.10.00 due to its acyclic aldehyde structure and odoriferous properties as a flavor/fragrance compound. Complies with Chapter 29 for chemically defined compounds.
Beta-Citral (Neral Isomer) Fragrance Grade
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.
Synthetic Citral (Geranial/Neral) USP Grade
Synthetic citral, a mixture of geranial and neral isomers, is a high-purity acyclic aldehyde used in pharmaceutical flavoring and as a vitamin A precursor. Classified under HTS 2912.19.10.00 as an odoriferous/flavoring compound per its primary use in scents and tastes. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds without other oxygen functions.