Pulegone Refined
Pulegone is a monoterpenoid ketone from pennyroyal oil, classified in HTS 2914.29.50.00 as a cyclenic ketone without other oxygen groups. Used as mint flavorant and menthol synthesis precursor.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If classified by alcohol precursor
Menthol-derived ketones sometimes misclassified under corresponding alcohol headings per ester/salt rules.
If as primary mint oil component
Predominant presence in mint oils (>50%) leads to essential oil classification under Chapter 33.
If trace impurities exceed 1% threshold
Mixtures not qualifying as separate compounds per Chapter 29 note (a) fall to preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include Prop 65 warning labels due to pulegone's reproductive toxicity classification in California
• Provide residual solvent analysis (<5000ppm) per USP <467> for pharmaceutical precursor imports
• Separate natural (≥97%) from synthetic pulegone; optical rotation differs and affects classification proofs
Related Products under HTS 2914.29.50.00
Camphor USP Grade
Camphor is a waxy, crystalline terpenoid ketone (C10H16O) derived from the wood of the camphor tree, classified under HTS 2914.29.50.00 as a cycloterpenic ketone without other oxygen functions. It is commonly used in pharmaceuticals, topical analgesics, and as a plasticizer in manufacturing.
Fenchone Natural
Fenchone is a bicyclic monoterpene ketone extracted from fennel oil, fitting HTS 2914.29.50.00 as a cycloterpenic ketone lacking other oxygen functions. Used in flavorings, perfumes, and synthetic chemistry intermediates.
Verbenone 98% Pure
Verbenone, a bicyclic ketone from rosemary and verbena oils, qualifies under HTS 2914.29.50.00 as a cyclenic ketone without additional oxygen functions. Primarily used in cosmetics, aromatherapy, and insect pheromones.
Thujone Alpha
Alpha-thujone, a monoterpene ketone from absinthe wormwood, falls under HTS 2914.29.50.00 as a bicyclic cyclenic ketone lacking other oxygen functions. Regulated for use in alcoholic beverages and herbal extracts.
Piperitone 95%
Piperitone, a cyclohexenone monoterpene from eucalyptus oils, qualifies as HTS 2914.29.50.00 'other' cyclenic ketone. Serves as menthol and thymol synthesis intermediate.
Cryptone Synthetic
Cryptone (3-isopropyl-6-oxo-1-cyclohexene) synthetic analog of natural eucalyptus ketone under HTS 2914.29.50.00. Used in synthetic mint flavors and polymer additives.