Vanillin Anti-Dusting Powder
Vanillin anti-dusting powder is vanillin treated with a minimal anti-dusting agent for safety, permitted under Chapter 29 note 1(g). The additions do not render the product suitable for a specific use, so it remains classified under tariff item 2912.41.00 as vanillin.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the anti-dusting agent exceeds minimal levels
Excessive additives may make the product a mixture of vanillin and other compounds.
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
• Document the anti-dusting agent and its concentration to prove it is minimal and for safety only
• Ensure the additive does not make the product suitable for a specific use
• Check if the anti-dusting agent is on the Canadian Domestic Substances List
Related Products under Tariff item 2912.41.00
Food Grade Vanillin Granules
Food grade vanillin granules are pure synthetic vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) in granulated form, approved for direct food contact. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it falls under tariff item 2912.41.00, which covers vanillin specifically.
Synthetic Vanillin Powder
Synthetic vanillin powder is pure 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde in powdered form, a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a flavoring agent. It meets the criteria of tariff item 2912.41.00, which specifically covers vanillin.
Technical Grade Vanillin 99%
Technical grade vanillin at 99% purity is a separate chemically defined organic compound used in fragrance and pharmaceutical synthesis. It falls under tariff item 2912.41.00, which covers vanillin regardless of the grade or end use.
USP Grade Vanillin Crystals
USP grade vanillin crystals are pharmaceutical-quality 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde meeting USP standards. As a pure, chemically defined compound, it is classified under tariff item 2912.41.00, which specifically covers vanillin.
Vanillin Aqueous Solution 10%
Vanillin aqueous solution 10% is vanillin dissolved in water, qualifying under Chapter 29 note 1(d) as a product dissolved in water. The solution is a normal method of putting up vanillin for transport, so it falls under tariff item 2912.41.00.
Vanillin with Stabilizer Flake
Vanillin with stabilizer flakes are vanillin flakes containing a minimal stabilizer for transport stability, permitted under Chapter 29 note 1(f). The stabilizer is necessary for preservation, so the product remains classified under tariff item 2912.41.00 as vanillin.