Ethylvanillin with Stabilizer
Ethylvanillin with an added 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 as ethylvanillin under 2912.42.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the stabilizer is present in amounts that change the product's essential character or make it a preparation.
A product with excessive additives may fall under other aldehyde-ethers.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide details of the stabilizer and its purpose to CBSA; it must be solely for preservation or transport
• Keep records showing the stabilizer does not alter the product's general use
• Verify that the stabilizer is not a substance that would trigger another heading (e.g
• a plasticizer)
Related Products under Tariff item 2912.42.00
Ethylvanillin Flakes
Ethylvanillin in flake form, a pure chemical compound (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde), used as a synthetic vanilla flavoring in confectionery and bakery products. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a), and contains no additives that would alter its classification.
Ethylvanillin Powder
Pure ethylvanillin in crystalline powder form, a synthetic vanilla flavoring agent used in food and beverage industries. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde), classifiable under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), with no added substances.
Ethylvanillin Technical Grade
Technical-grade ethylvanillin with 95-97% purity for fragrance compounding and non-food applications. Despite lower purity, it is still a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a), as impurities do not preclude classification; it is not rendered suitable for a specific use by the impurities.
Food-Grade Ethylvanillin Crystals
High-purity ethylvanillin crystals certified for direct food contact, used as a vanilla substitute in ice cream, chocolate, and beverages. It is a chemically defined aldehyde-ether-phenol compound, meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a); food-grade certification does not affect tariff classification.
Pharma-Grade Ethylvanillin
Pharmaceutical-grade ethylvanillin meeting USP/EP standards for medicinal flavoring in syrups and tablets. It is a chemically defined aldehyde compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a); the pharmaceutical grade is a purity specification and does not change classification.