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Natural Citral in China

Bright, lemon-like natural citral for flavour and fragrance formulation. Chinese importers: China REACH (MEPA) awareness, Shanghai/Ningbo routing, Chinese-la

CAS Number: 5392-40-5 Purity / Assay: ≥ 95% Grade: Natural FEMA Number: 2303 Botanical Name: Lemongrass / Litsea cubeba Country of Origin: India
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MOQSamples from 1 kg
Lead TimeConfirmed with your quotation based on product, quantity and destination
IncotermsEXW, FOB, CIF
Technical Data

Product Specifications

Batch-specific specification for exports to China, verified through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

CAS Number5392-40-5
Botanical NameLemongrass / Litsea cubeba
GradeNatural
Purity / Assay≥ 95%
AppearanceClear, pale yellow to yellow mobile liquid
OdorFresh, sweet, intensely lemon-like
Optical Rotation-1° to +3°
Specific Gravity0.885 – 0.891
Refractive Index1.483 – 1.490
Flash Point> 90 °C
SolubilitySlightly soluble in water; soluble in alcohol and essential oils
Packaging1 kg, 5 kg, 25 kg HDPE/aluminium containers; 200 kg drums
Country of OriginIndia
HS Code2912.19
FEMA Number2303
MOQFrom 1 kg
Lead TimeAvailable on request
Overview

About Natural Citral in China

Natural citral is the aldehyde responsible for the bright, fresh lemon character of lemongrass and Litsea cubeba oils, supplied here as a natural isolate. With its powerful citrus top note it is one of the most widely used aldehydes in flavour and fragrance work, adding lift to lemon-type beverages, confectionery, fine fragrance and household products.

Zentish Exim supplies natural citral from qualified Indian producers, with a minimum purity of 95% verified by GC, in containers from trial quantities to industrial drums.

China is the world's largest chemical market; SAMR/MEE oversee imports, China REACH (MEPA) applies to new substances, and Chinese-language SDS and labels are standard. Shanghai, Ningbo and Guangzhou/Shenzhen are the main ports; ocean freight runs 10-18 days.

Market Intel

Import Notes for Natural Citral — China

Overview
World largest chemical market. SAMR (State Administration for Market Regulation) and MEE (Ministry of Ecology and Environment) regulate imports.
Main Ports
Shanghai; Ningbo; Guangzhou / Shenzhen
Documentation
CoA, SDS (Chinese), commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin. China REACH (MEPA) registration for new chemical substances.
Duties & Tariffs
MFN rates vary widely by HS code. RCEP may offer preferential rates for Indian-origin goods on select items.
Shipping
CIF (Shanghai) or FOB — Ocean freight 10-18 days from Indian ports.
Regulatory
China REACH (MEPA). GB standards for purity/quality. Chinese-language SDS and labels mandatory.
Why Zentish

Why International Buyers Choose Zentish Exim

Batch-wise Quality

COA, GC-MS and enantiomeric purity verification on every batch.

Country-ready Docs

Documents aligned to China import requirements and customs expectations.

Flexible MOQs

From sample quantities to container-scale contracts.

Reliable Shipping

Sea and air routing with consolidated loads for optimized logistics.

Full Documentation

COA, MSDS, COO, allergen & non-GMO statements, and packing list.

Fast Turnaround

Responsive quotations within one business day.

Why Zentish

Why Choose Zentish Exim for Natural Citral in China

Natural-grade option

Distinct from synthetic citral; natural isolation documented

Food-grade focus

Suitable for flavour use pending finished-product compliance

Consistent batch data

GC assay with each consignment

Export ready

Documentation for flavour, fragrance and household markets

China-regulatory Dossier

Documentation checks against China REACH (MEPA) expectations, with GB-standard purity data supplied.

Yangtze & Pearl Deltas

Ocean into Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou and Shenzhen covering the main manufacturing clusters.

Mandarin SDS

SDS and labels supplied in Chinese to align with MEE/SAMR requirements.

Import Natural Citral to China

Get competitive bulk pricing, compliant documentation, and reliable shipping.

Knowledge

FAQs — Natural Citral Export to China

This product is natural citral, isolated from lemongrass and Litsea cubeba oils. Where synthetic material is required for specific applications, discuss it with our exports team.

Minimum 95% citral by GC, with full isomer and assay data on the certificate of analysis.

Flavour use is common; compliance of the finished product with food regulations in your market applies.

CoA, Chinese-language SDS and labels, invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; new-chemical (China REACH/MEPA) registration is the importer's responsibility.

Shanghai, Ningbo, Guangzhou and Shenzhen are our regular gateways.

Where a Chinese GB standard exists for an ingredient, we map our spec against it and flag any differences before supply.
Technical Content Review

Technical content reviewed by the Zentish Exim export team for exports to China. This page is intended for B2B buyers of essential oils, flavor ingredients, and aroma chemicals. Product specifications are batch-specific and confirmed through COA and GC analysis before shipment.

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