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

29.8%

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

FEMA GRAS #2464 documentation required for U.S. food import clearance

Specify 'flavoring compound' vs 'intermediate' on commercial invoice

Vanillin Ether Derivative (Ethylvanillin) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2909.50.40