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.
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 complex food flavor mixture
Mixtures of flavorings exclude pure compounds per chapter notes to Chapter 33
If residual in fixed vegetable oils
Oil extracts with impurities fall to Chapter 15
If unprocessed almond derivative
Dried leguminous seeds/nuts precede in tariff order
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide isolation process docs to affirm purity; organic certs for USDA NOP
• Avoid 'natural flavor' labeling triggering Chapter 21
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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.
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.
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.