Acetaldehyde Bulk Tanker Grade 98%

98% acetaldehyde suitable for bulk tanker transport in chemical manufacturing, classified under HTS 2912.12.00.00 as the chemically defined acyclic aldehyde allowing minor impurities. Used in large-scale production of vinyl acetate monomer.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2710.12.15Lower: 25% vs 40.5%

If light oil mixtures with hydrocarbons

Hydrocarbon impurities exceeding Chapter 29 scope shift to petroleum oils.

2915.70.01Lower: 40% vs 40.5%

If with ketone function

Aldehydes with additional ketone oxygen functions classify later in Chapter 29.

3105.30.00.00Lower: 25% vs 40.5%

If diammonium phosphate salts form

Organic salts of fertilizers exclude to Chapter 31 per note (f).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit tank cleaning certificate and residue analysis for prior cargo compatibility

Coordinate with USCG for vessel discharge permits if arriving by ship

Monitor vapor pressure specs (1020 hPa at 20°C) for proper venting declarations

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