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
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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