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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If part of essential oil compositions
Oleoresin blends containing ionones classify under Chapter 33 as odoriferous mixtures.
If containing quinone functionality
Quinoid structures fall under separate ketones/quinones subheading.
If for cyclic acetal derivatives
Chapter notes exclude certain cyclic derivatives from heading 2934 but allow 2932.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit GC-MS purity certificates (>98%) to confirm classification as pure compound
• Label with GHS hazard pictograms for UN 1993 flammable liquid shipping
• Avoid anti-dusting agents that could trigger chapter note (g) specific-use exclusion
Related Products under HTS 2914.23.00.00
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.
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.
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.