Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal from Germany
Acetaldehyde dimethyl acetal (1,1-dimethoxyethane) is used as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. This simple aliphatic acetal falls under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as 'other' acetals with oxygen function, meeting Chapter 29's chemical compound criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• For food use, provide FEMA GRAS number 2153 and FDA compliance documentation
• Specify assay purity >98% to avoid mixture classification under 3824
• Ensure proper ventilation requirements noted for volatile imports