2906.29.20.00 - Other 🖩

This HTS category, 2906.29.20.00, encompasses aromatic cyclic alcohols and their derivatives that are not specifically listed elsewhere and possess odoriferous or flavoring properties. These compounds are primarily used in the fragrance and flavor industries, contributing distinct scents or tastes to a wide range of consumer products. Their classification here is based on their chemical structure as aromatic alcohols and their functional application as aromatic substances.

Distinction from sibling categories is crucial. For instance, phenethyl alcohol (2906.29.10.00) is a specifically enumerated aromatic alcohol with a rose-like scent and is thus excluded from this "Other" category. This current category is for those aromatic cyclic alcohols and their derivatives that serve as odoriferous or flavoring compounds but do not fall under more specific subheadings. The key differentiating factor lies in the absence of a more precise classification for these particular aromatic alcohols and their derivatives when used for their sensory properties.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories branching from 2906.29.20.00. Therefore, the classification of a product under this code relies entirely on its chemical identity as an aromatic cyclic alcohol or its halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated derivative, coupled with its intended use as an odoriferous or flavoring compound, and the fact that it is not otherwise specifically provided for. Importers and customs brokers should carefully consider the chemical composition and intended application to ensure accurate classification.