Hexanal from Japan
Hexanal is a six-carbon acyclic aldehyde providing green, grassy flavor notes used in fruit and vegetable flavorings for processed foods. As a separate chemically defined compound without other oxygen functions, it falls under tariff item 2912.19.00 as 'Other' acyclic aldehydes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the product is a single isomer and not a mixture, as mixtures may classify differently
• Provide a Certificate of Analysis to CBSA to confirm purity
• Check if the product requires a food additive notification under the Food and Drugs Act