Geranyl Acetate
Geranyl acetate is a terpenoid ester imparting sweet rose-geranium aroma used in floral perfumes and fruit flavorings. Classified as aromatic odoriferous ester of acetic acid under HTS 2915.39.20.00 due to its perfumery function.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when diluted in solvent for retail perfumery use
Fragrance compounds put up in retail packaging fall under mixtures of Chapter 33.
If classified as salt rather than ester
Acetic acid salts have different subheading from esters.
If in admixtures where no single compound predominates
Chemical preparations not chemically defined fall under heading 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include GC-MS analysis certificates verifying composition for flavor & fragrance authenticity
• Label with FEMA GRAS status (2270) for food flavoring import clearance
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Related Products under HTS 2915.39.20.00
Benzyl Acetate
Benzyl acetate is the ester of acetic acid and benzyl alcohol, classified under HTS 2915.39.20.00 as an aromatic odoriferous compound used in perfumery and flavorings. It imparts sweet, fruity, jasmine-like notes essential for fragrances and artificial fruit essences.
Linalyl Acetate
Linalyl acetate, an acetate ester of linalool, provides bergamot and lavender scents used in essential oil reconstitution and flavorings. It qualifies under HTS 2915.39.20.00 as an aromatic odoriferous compound from saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acid derivatives.
Phenethyl Acetate
Phenethyl acetate provides honey-rose fragrance notes used in perfumery and honey flavor formulations. It falls under HTS 2915.39.20.00 as an aromatic ester specifically used for odoriferous purposes.
Cinnamyl Acetate
Cinnamyl acetate delivers cinnamon-jasmin aroma used in oriental perfumes and spice flavorings. Classified under HTS 2915.39.20.00 as aromatic odoriferous acetic acid ester per Chapter 29 notes.
Neryl Acetate
Neryl acetate provides sweet orange blossom scent used in citrus and floral fragrances. As an aromatic acetate ester with odoriferous properties, it properly falls under HTS 2915.39.20.00.
Isoamyl Acetate
Although aliphatic, isoamyl acetate qualifies under HTS 2915.39.20.00 when used as banana flavoring in perfumery contexts. Its characteristic fruity odor makes it an odoriferous compound per tariff description.