Benzaldehyde USP Grade from Mexico
Pharmaceutical-grade benzaldehyde meeting USP standards, a pure cyclic aldehyde used primarily as a flavoring agent and chemical intermediate. It falls under HTS 2912.21.00.00 as benzaldehyde, a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions beyond the aldehyde group. This classification applies to its high-purity form for regulated uses like food and pharma.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Verify USP compliance with Certificates of Analysis (CoA) to avoid reclassification; declare exact purity levels to prevent penalties
• Watch for solvent residues that could shift to note 2(e) exclusions