Acetaldehyde for Flavor and Fragrance Synthesis from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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)