Acetaldehyde for Flavor and Fragrance Synthesis
High-purity acetaldehyde specifically for synthesizing apple, pineapple, and rum flavor compounds, classified under HTS 2912.12.00.00 as the pure chemically defined acyclic aldehyde. Meets food-grade precursor standards without rendering it for specific use.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | +35.0% | 40.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mixtures of odoriferous substances
Odor additions rendering specific use exclude from Chapter 29, moving to Chapter 33 mixtures.
If vegetable-derived coloring matter
Chapter 29 note (g) excludes natural coloring matter to Chapter 32.
If butyraldehyde isomer mixture
Mixtures of acyclic aldehyde isomers classify under later numerical heading per Chapter 29 note (b).
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FEMA GRAS affirmation if declaring flavor use to align with FDA import requirements
• Segregate from food shipments to avoid cross-contamination flags during inspection
• Certify no odoriferous additions exceeding identification limits per Chapter 29 note (g)
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Acetaldehyde 99% Pure Industrial Grade
Acetaldehyde (ethanal, CAS 75-07-0) is a colorless volatile liquid with a pungent fruity odor, classified under HTS 2912.12.00.00 as a separate chemically defined acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions. It serves as a key intermediate in producing acetic acid, pyridine derivatives, and synthetic resins.
Acetaldehyde Stabilized with Hydroquinone
Stabilized acetaldehyde contains a small amount of hydroquinone to prevent polymerization during storage and transport, remaining classified under HTS 2912.12.00.00 as the pure acyclic aldehyde per Chapter 29 note (f). Used primarily in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a flavoring precursor.
Paraldehyde USP Grade Acetaldehyde Trimer
Paraldehyde is the cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde, but pure monomeric acetaldehyde sources are classified under HTS 2912.12.00.00 as acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen functions. This USP grade is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a sedative-hypnotic.
Acetaldehyde Anhydrous Technical Grade
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Industrial Acetaldehyde in Glass Ampoules
Acetaldehyde packaged in sealed glass ampoules for laboratory and small-scale industrial use, classified under HTS 2912.12.00.00 as the pure acyclic aldehyde compound. Packaging is solely for safe transport without altering general use.
Acetaldehyde Bulk Tanker Grade 98%
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