Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal is an aldehyde-alcohol used in fine fragrances like lily of the valley scents. Classified under HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an other aldehyde-alcohol with oxygen function, it's a key aroma chemical meeting Chapter 29's chemically defined organic compound requirements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.1%+35.0%40.1%
🇲🇽Mexico5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇨🇦Canada5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇩🇪Germany5.1%+10.0%15.1%
🇯🇵Japan5.1%+10.0%15.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 40.1%

If used as synthetic fluorescent brightener

Specific optical function moves it to Chapter 32 synthetic organic products.

2905.22.50Lower: 39.8% vs 40.1%

If primarily classified by its alcohol function

Alcohol function takes precedence in earlier headings per Chapter 29 note on oxygen functions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming single isomer purity to qualify as Chapter 29 compound

• Declare IFRA compliance documentation for fragrance chemical imports

• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification under heading 3302

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Citronellal

Citronellal is a monoterpenoid aldehyde-alcohol compound used primarily in perfumery and as a mosquito repellent precursor. It falls under HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an aldehyde-alcohol with other oxygen function, being a separate chemically defined organic compound containing both aldehyde and alcohol groups.

2-Ethylhexynal

2-Ethylhexynal (also known as 2-ethyl-2-hexenal) is a green apple-scented aldehyde-alcohol used in food flavorings. It qualifies for HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an aldehyde-alcohol, being a chemically defined compound with both functional groups as per Chapter 29 scope.

Undecylenic Aldehyde

Undecylenic aldehyde is a straight-chain aldehyde-alcohol with floral fatty odor used in cosmetics. Falls under HTS 2912.49.60.00 as other aldehyde-alcohols, meeting Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds with oxygen functions.

Triethylaluminum Sesqui chloride Solution

Triethylaluminum sesquichloride in hydrocarbon solution serves as a catalyst component in olefin polymerization. Classified under HTS 2912.49.60.00 when meeting solvent transport criteria of Chapter 29 note (e), as an aldehyde-function compound in solution.

Adipaldehyde

Adipaldehyde (hexanedial) is a dialdehyde with hemiacetal alcohol forms, used in polymer and pharmaceutical synthesis. It fits HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an aldehyde-alcohol under Chapter 29's chemically defined organic compounds with oxygen functions.

4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde (p-hydroxybenzaldehyde) is an aromatic aldehyde-phenol used in pharmaceutical intermediates and fragrances. Classified in HTS 2912.49.60.00 as aldehyde-phenols (aldehyde-alcohols), a chemically defined compound per Chapter 29.