Vanillin Ether Derivative (Ethylvanillin) from China
Ethylvanillin is a potent ether-phenol flavor compound providing 3-4 times the vanilla taste intensity of vanillin. Falls under HTS 2909.50.40 as a chemically defined odoriferous ether-phenol for food and beverage applications. Widely used in chocolate, bakery, and ice cream production.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• FEMA GRAS #2464 documentation required for U.S. food import clearance
• Specify 'flavoring compound' vs 'intermediate' on commercial invoice