Safranal
Safranal is the primary cyclic aldehyde component of saffron aroma, featuring a cyclohexadiene ring with aldehyde functionality and no other oxygen groups. Classified in HTS 2912.29.60.90 as other cyclic aldehydes. Essential for saffron flavor replication in food industry.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If crude saffron extracts
Natural spice extracts remain in Chapter 9, not isolated Chapter 29 compounds.
If flavoring mixtures
Retail flavor mixtures excluded; specific formulations to Chapter 33.
If halogenated derivative
Halogenated cyclic compounds shift to later numerical headings per notes.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify food-grade purity (>95%) with HPLC analysis
• Declare as chemically defined per chapter note (a)
• Avoid color additives that trigger note (g) specific use exclusion
Related Products under HTS 2912.29.60.90
Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamaldehyde is a cyclic aldehyde derived from cinnamon oil, featuring a benzene ring with an aldehyde group and no other oxygen functions. It falls under HTS 2912.29.60.90 as a cyclic aldehyde without additional oxygen functions, distinct from simpler acyclic aldehydes. Primarily used in fragrances and flavorings.
Citronellal
Citronellal is a cyclic monoterpene aldehyde extracted from citronella oil, containing a cyclohexane ring with an aldehyde group and no other oxygen functions. Classified under HTS 2912.29.60.90 as a 'other' cyclic aldehyde. Used in perfumes, insect repellents, and as a flavor intermediate.
Perillaldehyde
Perillaldehyde is a monoterpenoid cyclic aldehyde from perilla oil, with a cyclohexene ring bearing an aldehyde group and unsaturated bonds but no other oxygen functions. It qualifies for HTS 2912.29.60.90 as an 'other' cyclic aldehyde. Applied in food flavoring and synthetic chemistry.
Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal is a synthetic cyclic aldehyde with a hydroxy group, but classified based on principal aldehyde function without other specified oxygen characteristics. Falls under HTS 2912.29.60.90 as other cyclic aldehydes. Key ingredient in lily-of-the-valley fragrances.
4-Terpinenal
4-Terpinenal is a cyclic aldehyde from tea tree oil with a menthane ring structure and formyl group, lacking other oxygen functions. It is categorized under HTS 2912.29.60.90 for other cyclic aldehydes. Utilized in essential oil blends and antimicrobial applications.
Cuminaldehyde
Cuminaldehyde (4-isopropylbenzaldehyde) is an aromatic cyclic aldehyde from cumin seed oil with benzene ring and aldehyde group, no other oxygens. HTS 2912.29.60.90 covers this as other cyclic aldehyde. Used in curry flavorings and perfumery.