Acetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.3%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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