2-Methylbutanal from Germany
2-Methylbutanal is a branched acyclic aldehyde imparting malty, chocolate-like flavors used in beer, chocolate, and nut flavorings. Classified in HTS 2912.19.20.00 as an 'other' flavoring acyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions. Essential for synthetic flavor industry imports.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
14.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide stability data showing <1% polymerization over 6 months for transit validation
• Inert gas blanketing required in containers to prevent oxidation