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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If UV absorber grade without odoriferous specification
Salicylate esters imported for non-fragrance functions classify as other esters.
If in prepared cosmetic chemical formulations
Chemical preparations containing multiple active ingredients classify in heading 3824.
If in retail cosmetic or sunscreen products
Beauty preparations containing odor compounds classify in Chapter 33.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• ,Include comparative odor evaluation vs technical grade material
• Avoid cosmetic formulation claims triggering Chapter 33 classification
Related Products 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.