Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) from Mexico
Synthetic vanillin is a guaiacol derivative with an aldehyde function, widely used as a vanilla flavoring agent. Despite the additional aldehyde group, the ether-phenol core is the characteristic structure, and the compound is a separate chemically defined organic compound of heading 29.09.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2909490090–2909500000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2909. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the vanillin is synthetic and not natural extract, as natural products may be classified differently
• Have the purity certificate showing at least 99% vanillin content ready
• Check whether the product requires food additive approval from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency