3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde 98% Purity
Industrial grade 3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde at 98% purity serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. It is a cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions, classifiable under tariff item 2912.29.00 even with minor impurities.
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 |
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses or for retail sale
• Provide documentation showing it is a separate chemically defined compound, as per Chapter 29 Note 1(a)
Related Products under Tariff item 2912.29.00
2-Methylundecanal
2-Methylundecanal is a synthetic aliphatic aldehyde with a branched 11-carbon chain, used in modern fragrance compositions. It is not a cyclic aldehyde, so it does not fall under tariff item 2912.29.00; however, if considered as a cyclic polymer potential, it may be excluded. This candidate is not classifiable under this item.
3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde
3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is a cyclic aldehyde with the chemical formula C9H10O, featuring a benzene ring substituted with an aldehyde and two methyl groups. It is a chemically defined compound used as an intermediate, falling under tariff item 2912.29.00 as 'Other' cyclic aldehydes.
3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde Stabilized
Stabilized 3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde with an added antioxidant prevents polymerization during storage or transport. Per Chapter 29 Note 1(f), such stabilizers are allowed, and the product remains classifiable under tariff item 2912.29.00 as a cyclic aldehyde.
4-Terpinenal
4-Terpinenal is a cyclic aldehyde from tea tree oil with a menthane ring structure and formyl group, lacking other oxygen functions. It is categorized under tariff item 2912.29.00 for other cyclic aldehydes.
Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamaldehyde is a cyclic aldehyde derived from cinnamon oil, featuring a benzene ring with an aldehyde group and a propenyl side chain. It is classified under tariff item 2912.29.00 as a cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions.
Cinnamic Aldehyde Flavoring
Cinnamic aldehyde, a cyclic phenylpropenal, provides cinnamon flavor in chewing gum, candies, and beverages. It qualifies for tariff item 2912.29.00 as a cyclic aldehyde used as a flavoring compound without other oxygen functions.