Synthetic Citral (Geranial/Neral) USP Grade from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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