Odoriferous or flavoring compounds
Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives: > Carboxylic acids with phenol function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives: > Other esters of salicylic acid and their salts: > Other: > Odoriferous or flavoring compounds
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 2918.23.20.00
Methyl Salicylate (Wintergreen Oil)
Methyl salicylate is the ester of salicylic acid and methanol, known for its characteristic wintergreen odor and minty flavor. It falls under HTS 2918.23.2000 as an odoriferous or flavoring compound derived from salicylic acid esters. Commonly used in chewing gum, candies, and topical liniments.
Isoamyl Salicylate
Isoamyl salicylate is a salicylate ester with a strong fruity-floral odor used in perfumes and fruit flavorings. Classified under HTS 2918.23.2000 as an odoriferous/flavoring compound of salicylic acid esters per Chapter 29 notes. Key ingredient in apricot, plum, and peach fragrance compositions.
Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl salicylate is a salicylate ester widely used as a fixative in floral perfumes with mild balsamic odor. It qualifies under HTS 2918.23.2000 as an odoriferous compound being a salicylic acid ester per Chapter 29 hierarchy. Common in jasmine, lilac, and ylang-ylang fragrance formulations.
Phenyl Salicylate (Salol)
Phenyl salicylate, also known as salol, possesses a mild aromatic odor used in some flavor and fragrance applications. Falls under HTS 2918.23.2000 as an odoriferous salicylic acid ester per Chapter 29 carboxylic acid classification. Historically used in oral care flavors.
Linalyl Salicylate
Linalyl salicylate combines linalool with salicylic acid, creating a bergamot-like floral odor for perfumery. Classified HTS 2918.23.2000 as odoriferous salicylic ester following Chapter 29 ester classification rules. Used in modern citrus-floral fragrance accords.
Geranyl Salicylate
Geranyl salicylate is a floral-musk scented ester used in rose and gardenia perfume compositions. HTS 2918.23.2000 classification as odoriferous salicylic acid ester per Chapter 29 organic compound hierarchy. Provides tenacity in heavy floral fragrances.
Cinnamyl Salicylate
Cinnamyl salicylate offers sweet-balsamic cinnamon odor used in oriental fragrance types. Falls under HTS 2918.23.2000 as odoriferous salicylic ester following Chapter 29 classification precedence. Valuable in gourmand and spice fragrance accords.
Amyl Salicylate
Amyl salicylate mixture of pentyl salicylate isomers with herbal-fruity odor used in cologne and fruit flavors. Classified HTS 2918.23.2000 as odoriferous salicylic ester isomers per Chapter 29 note (b). Essential in fougère and apple flavor compositions.
Bornyl Salicylate
Bornyl salicylate combines borneol with salicylic acid yielding piney-herbal odor for forest fragrance accords. HTS 2918.23.2000 classification as odoriferous salicylic ester per Chapter 29 organic compound provisions. Used in woody and coniferous scents.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octyl Salicylate)
Ethylhexyl salicylate provides mild floral odor but primarily used for UV absorption with secondary fragrance role. HTS 2918.23.2000 when imported specifically as odoriferous compound per Chapter 29 notes. Dual function in sunscreen fragrances.