Propionaldehyde from China
Propionaldehyde (C2H5CHO), also known as propanal, is an acyclic aldehyde used in the synthesis of propionic acid, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. Classified under HTS 2912.19.5000 as 'other' acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen functions, separate from formaldehyde and acetaldehyde. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to distinguish from mixtures classifiable elsewhere
• Declare proper UN 1275, Hazard Class 3 packaging for international shipment
• Verify no halogenated derivatives which would shift to headings 2904-2906 per Chapter notes