Benzaldehyde USP Grade
Benzaldehyde USP Grade is a pharmaceutical-grade pure cyclic aldehyde used as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined compound under chapter note 1(a), classifiable under tariff item 2912.21.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
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If the product is a provitamin or vitamin derivative
Vitamins and provitamins, whether or not chemically defined, are classified under heading 2936.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure compliance with Health Canada's Good Manufacturing Practices for pharmaceutical ingredients
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• Verify if a drug establishment licence is required for the imported substance
Related Products under Tariff item 2912.21.00
Benzaldehyde FCC Grade
Benzaldehyde FCC Grade is a chemically defined cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function, approved for direct food use as an almond flavoring in beverages and confectionery. It meets the Food Chemicals Codex standards and falls under tariff item 2912.21.00 as benzaldehyde.
Benzaldehyde for Dye Production
Benzaldehyde for Dye Production is a specialty grade diluted to standard strengths for azo dye couplers, per chapter note 1(h). It is a chemically defined cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function, classifiable under tariff item 2912.21.00.
Benzaldehyde with Stabilizer
Stabilized Benzaldehyde containing BHT preservative is included under tariff item 2912.21.00 per chapter note 1(f), as the stabilizer is necessary for preservation or transport. It remains a chemically defined cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function.
Industrial Benzaldehyde 99% Pure
Industrial Benzaldehyde 99% Pure is a high-purity cyclic aldehyde with characteristic almond odor, used for chemical synthesis and fragrance production. It is a separate chemically defined compound under chapter note 1(a), classifiable under tariff item 2912.21.00.
Natural-Sourced Benzaldehyde
Natural-Sourced Benzaldehyde isolated from bitter almond oil is chemically identical to synthetic benzaldehyde, a cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function. It is classifiable under tariff item 2912.21.00 as a chemically defined compound, regardless of source.
Pharma Intermediate Benzaldehyde
Pharma Intermediate Benzaldehyde is a high-assay cyclic aldehyde purified for synthesis of APIs. It is a separate chemically defined compound under chapter note 1(a), classifiable under tariff item 2912.21.00 as benzaldehyde.