Citral Extra (High Purity Flavor Grade) from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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