Benzaldehyde with Stabilizer
Stabilized benzaldehyde containing BHT preservative for extended shelf life in fragrance storage and transport. HTS 2912.21.00.00 includes such products per chapter note 1(f) as long as stabilizer is necessary for preservation without specific use adaptation. Common in bulk perfume intermediate supply.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | +35.0% | 40.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If odoriferous substance dominant
Base perfumes with added scents classify in Chapter 33 if retail-oriented
If diol derivative form
Alcohol derivatives with oxygen functions earlier in subchapter I
If organo-sulfur compound variant
Sulfur-linked derivatives per note 7 move to heading 2930
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Import Tips & Compliance
• List stabilizer type/percentage on invoice; justify as preservation aid
• Over-addition risks note 1(g) exclusion to mixtures
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Benzaldehyde USP Grade
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.
Industrial Benzaldehyde 99% Pure
High-purity (99%) benzaldehyde for chemical synthesis and fragrance production, a volatile cyclic aldehyde with characteristic almond odor. Classified under HTS 2912.21.00.00 as pure benzaldehyde per chapter note 1(a), without impurities affecting its chemical definition. Used in perfumery and polymer manufacturing.
Benzaldehyde FCC Grade
Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) grade benzaldehyde, approved for direct food use as almond flavoring in beverages and confectionery. HTS 2912.21.00.00 covers this chemically defined cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions, meeting chapter purity standards. Essential for FDA-compliant flavor applications.
Technical Grade Benzaldehyde
Technical-grade benzaldehyde (95-98% purity) for industrial dyes and pharmaceuticals synthesis, a key precursor chemical. Falls under HTS 2912.21.00.00 as per chapter note 1(a) for chemically defined organic compounds with allowable impurities. Widely used in agrochemical production.
Pharma Intermediate Benzaldehyde
High-assay benzaldehyde purified for synthesis of APIs like loratadine, a cyclic aldehyde essential in pharmaceutical cascades. Classified in HTS 2912.21.00.00 under chapter notes for pure organic compounds used as intermediates. Meets cGMP for drug manufacturing.
Natural-Sourced Benzaldehyde
Benzaldehyde isolated from bitter almond oil, chemically identical to synthetic but labeled 'natural' for flavor markets. Still HTS 2912.21.00.00 as chemically defined compound per note 1(a), regardless of source. Used in premium organic food flavors.