Propionaldehyde from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
5.5%
Rate breakdown
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