Food Grade Vanillin Granules
Food grade vanillin granules are pure synthetic vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) in granulated form, used to impart vanilla flavor in baking and confectionery. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls squarely under tariff item 2912.41.00, which covers vanillin specifically.
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 |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixed with other flavoring substances for beverage production
Flavoring mixtures are classified under heading 3302, not as pure vanillin.
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 pure vanillin without added sugars or other flavoring agents, as mixtures may shift classification
• Declare the correct 8-digit code 2912.41.00 on your CBSA import documents
• Keep a certificate of analysis to prove chemical identity if requested
Related Products under Tariff item 2912.41.00
Synthetic Vanillin Powder
Synthetic vanillin powder is pure 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde, a chemically defined organic compound used mainly as a flavoring agent. It matches the tariff item description exactly and is not excluded by any chapter note.
Technical Grade Vanillin 99%
Technical grade vanillin at 99% purity is a separate chemically defined organic compound used in fragrance and pharmaceutical synthesis. It is classified under tariff item 2912.41.00 as vanillin, regardless of its industrial grade.
USP Grade Vanillin Crystals
USP grade vanillin crystals are pharmaceutical-quality 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde used in medicinal formulations and flavoring. As a pure chemically defined compound, it is correctly classified under tariff item 2912.41.00.
Vanillin Anti-Dusting Powder
Vanillin anti-dusting powder is vanillin treated with a minimal anti-dusting agent for safe handling, as permitted by Chapter 29 note 1(g). The additions do not make it suitable for a specific use, so it remains classified as vanillin under tariff item 2912.41.00.
Vanillin Aqueous Solution 10%
Vanillin aqueous solution at 10% concentration is vanillin dissolved in water, which Chapter 29 note 1(d) explicitly allows to remain classified under the vanillin heading. It is a normal method of putting up the product for transport and safety reasons.
Vanillin with Stabilizer Flake
Vanillin with stabilizer flakes are vanillin flakes containing a minimal stabilizer necessary for preservation or transport, as permitted by Chapter 29 note 1(f). The stabilizer does not make the product suitable for a specific use, so it remains classified under tariff item 2912.41.00.