Synthetic Citral (Geranial/Neral) USP Grade from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• ,Avoid anti-dusting agents exceeding safety/transport needs per Chapter 29 note (g), or risk reclassification as preparations
• Declare intended use as 'flavoring compound' on entry docs to support .10 tariff; industrial solvent use may require different heading