2912.19.20.00/Citral/Japan

Citral from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

14.8%

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

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Import Tips

• 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