Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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