Safranal from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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