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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If technical grade used as UV stabilizer in plastics
Salicylates without odoriferous function classified as other esters of salicylic acid.
If in perfumery mixtures not exceeding 20% alcohol
Odoriferous mixtures prepared as perfumes classified in Chapter 33 regardless of alcohol content.
If as prepared additive for specific industrial application
Chapter 29 compounds in prepared solutions for particular uses classify as preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit technical data sheet confirming use as fragrance fixative, not UV absorber
• Ensure 99%+ purity to distinguish from technical grade non-odoriferous products
• Provide safety data avoiding cosmetic claims that trigger Chapter 33 classification
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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.
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.