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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in retail packaging with >20% alcohol content
Retail odoriferous mixtures of Chapter 29 compounds fall under Chapter 33 headings when prepared as perfumes.
If not specifically odoriferous or flavoring
Other salicylic acid esters without flavor/perfume function classified as general esters.
If prepared as medicinal product with therapeutic claims
Salicylate esters in medicaments move to Chapter 30 pharmaceutical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificate of analysis confirming purity and that it's specifically for odor/flavor use, not pharmaceutical
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from medicinal menthol products to avoid reclassification under Chapter 30
• Verify solvent content doesn't exceed Chapter 29 note (e) limits for transport solutions
Related Products under HTS 2918.23.20.00
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.