Citral Extra (High Purity Flavor Grade) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
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
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