Benzaldehyde Diethyl Acetal from China
Benzaldehyde diethyl acetal is the acetal formed from benzaldehyde and ethanol, used as a fragrance intermediate and protecting agent. It falls under HTS 2911.00.50.00 as an 'other' acetal with additional oxygen function, qualifying under Chapter 29 notes for chemically defined acetals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include CAS number (94-48-4) and molecular formula C11H16O2 on commercial invoice
• Verify no added colorants beyond note (g) allowances to prevent reclassification
• For bulk imports, ensure proper segregation from incompatible chemicals during transport