Citral
Citral is an acyclic aldehyde (chemically 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadienal) used primarily as a flavoring compound in lemon and citrus flavorings for foods and beverages. It falls under HTS 2912.19.20.00 as an acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function, specifically classified as an odoriferous or flavoring compound that is 'other' within this subcategory. This pure chemical compound is imported for use in the food, fragrance, and perfumery industries.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If pre-mixed into finished fragrance compounds for perfumery
Mixtures of odoriferous substances put up for retail sale or specific end-use fall under Chapter 33 as synthetic perfumery products, not pure chemicals.
If not qualifying as odoriferous or flavoring compound
Pure acyclic aldehydes without flavoring/odoriferous properties are classified in the more general 'other' subcategory earlier in the heading.
If imported as diluted solution for safety/transport
Per Chapter 29 note (e), solutions in solvents for safety/transport may shift to mixtures of Chapter 38 if not qualifying under exceptions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical composition certificates and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) as required for chemical imports under TSCA regulations
• Verify purity levels (>95%) to avoid reclassification into non-flavoring aldehyde categories; common pitfall is insufficient flavoring end-use documentation
• Label containers with UN numbers if hazardous and ensure proper DOT compliance for transport
Related Products under HTS 2912.19.20.00
Decanal
Decanal, also known as capric aldehyde, is a straight-chain acyclic aldehyde used as a flavoring agent imparting orange and aldehyde notes in food products like beverages and confectionery. Classified under HTS 2912.19.20.00 as an 'other' odoriferous or flavoring compound derived from acyclic aldehydes without additional oxygen functions. It's a key ingredient in synthetic flavor formulations.
Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamaldehyde, the principal component of cinnamon oil, is an α,β-unsaturated acyclic aldehyde used as a flavoring in chewing gum, candies, and beverages. Falls under HTS 2912.19.20.00 as an 'other' odoriferous or flavoring compound among acyclic aldehydes lacking other oxygen functions. Imported pure for food and oral care formulations.
Nonanal
Nonanal, a nine-carbon acyclic aldehyde, provides fatty, orange peel flavor notes for citrus and rose fragrance compounds in foods and perfumes. HTS 2912.19.20.00 covers it as an 'other' odoriferous/flavoring acyclic aldehyde. Pure form imported for blending in flavor houses.
Vanillin
Synthetic vanillin is an acyclic aldehyde (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) serving as the primary flavoring compound for vanilla taste in ice cream, beverages, and baked goods. It qualifies for HTS 2912.19.20.00 as an 'other' odoriferous or flavoring acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions in its principal chemical structure. This commodity chemical is widely imported for food manufacturing.
Hexanal
Hexanal is a six-carbon acyclic aldehyde providing green, grassy flavor notes used in fruit and vegetable flavorings for processed foods. It is classified under HTS 2912.19.20.00 as an 'other' flavoring compound from acyclic aldehydes without additional oxygen functions. Commonly imported as a pure chemical for flavor synthesis.
2-Methylbutanal
2-Methylbutanal is a branched acyclic aldehyde imparting malty, chocolate-like flavors used in beer, chocolate, and nut flavorings. Classified in HTS 2912.19.20.00 as an 'other' flavoring acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions. Essential for synthetic flavor industry imports.