Alpha-Ionone
Alpha-ionone is a cyclanic ketone with a violet-like floral odor, used primarily as a fragrance ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics. It falls under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as it is a pure ionone compound without other oxygen functions, fitting the chapter's definition for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If incorporated into finished perfume formulations
Blended into consumer perfumes, it becomes synthetic perfumery under Chapter 33 rather than pure chemical.
If diluted with solvents for transport exceeding safety-only purposes
Solutions not solely for safety/transport may classify as chemical preparations in Chapter 38.
If containing unsaturation misinterpreted as non-cyclanic
Alternative classification if structure not recognized as cyclanic ketone per heading 2914 notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity as alpha-ionone to avoid reclassification under mixtures
• Ensure SDS and safety data sheets comply with TSCA regulations for chemical imports
• Declare exact CAS number (127-41-3) on commercial invoice to match HTS description precisely
Related Products under HTS 2914.23.00.00
Beta-Ionone
Beta-ionone is a methylionone derivative with raspberry-like scent, widely used in flavorings for foods and beverages. Classified under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as a cyclenic ketone meeting chapter requirements for chemically defined organic compounds without other oxygen functions.
Gamma-Ionone
Gamma-ionone, a stereoisomer of ionone, provides woody-floral notes in fine fragrances and essential oil blends. It qualifies for HTS 2914.23.00.00 as a pure cycloterpenic ketone under the chapter's provisions for separate organic compounds.
Methyl Alpha-Ionone
Methyl alpha-ionone is a key synthetic violet accord used in luxury perfumes like Chanel No. 5. HTS 2914.23.00.00 covers it as a methylionone, being a chemically defined cyclanic ketone without additional oxygen functions.
Methyl Beta-Ionone
Methyl beta-ionone delivers fruity-seaweed notes for marine fragrance profiles in candles and soaps. As a pure methylionone, it precisely matches HTS 2914.23.00.00 criteria for cyclenic ketones.
Ionone Mixture 70/30 (Alpha/Beta)
Commercial ionone 70/30 blend (alpha/beta) used in bulk flavor production, classified under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as it qualifies as isomers of the same compound per chapter note (b).
Methyl Ionone Gamma
Methyl ionone gamma provides powerful violet-orris notes for high-end perfumery. Falls under HTS 2914.23.00.00 as a methylionone, a chemically defined ketone per Chapter 29 scope.