Geranyl Acetate
Geranyl acetate, an acetic acid ester of geraniol, provides a sweet rose-like odor used in floral perfumes and fruit flavorings. It qualifies for HTS 2915.39.45 as an other odoriferous or flavoring compound from acetic acid esters. This compound is essential in fine fragrances and citrus flavor profiles.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up for retail sale in small packings
Fragrance compounds prepared for retail consumer use shift to Chapter 33 headings.
If dioctyl ester variant
Specific esters like dioctyl adipate have dedicated subheadings within 2915.
If when used as a synthetic color dispersant
If the ester functions primarily in paint/varnish applications, it may classify under Chapter 32.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure invoices specify 'odoriferous use' and include GC-MS analysis to confirm chemical identity per Chapter 29 purity requirements
• For air shipments, declare as dangerous goods if flash point is low; common issue is improper solvent declarations
• Check for added emetics or colorants; if for safety/identification without specific use adaptation, still classifiable here
Related Products under HTS 2915.39.45
Linalyl Acetate
Linalyl acetate is an ester of acetic acid and linalool, prized for its floral, lavender-like fragrance in essential oils and perfumes. Classified under HTS 2915.39.45 as an odoriferous compound derived from saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids. It is widely used in aromatherapy and cosmetic fragrances.
Bornyl Acetate
Bornyl acetate is an acetic ester with borneol, offering a piney, woody odor for use in room fresheners and flavors. It fits HTS 2915.39.45 as an other flavoring or odoriferous compound from acetic esters. Commonly found in coniferous fragrance recreations.
Citronellyl Acetate
Citronellyl acetate, ester of citronellol and acetic acid, imparts a fresh, rosy-lemon scent in perfumes and citrus flavors. Under HTS 2915.39.45 for odoriferous acetic derivatives. Used in rose and geranium fragrance accords.
Phenethyl Acetate
Phenethyl acetate offers honey-rose aroma from acetic acid and phenethanol esterification, for flavors/perfumes. HTS 2915.39.45 odoriferous compound.
Terpinyl Acetate
Terpinyl acetate provides lilac-pine odor as acetic ester for fragrances. HTS 2915.39.45 flavoring compound.
Furfuryl Acetate
Furfuryl acetate imparts caramel-bready notes in flavors from acetic ester. HTS 2915.39.45.