Natural-Sourced Benzaldehyde from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide isolation process docs to affirm purity; organic certs for USDA NOP
• Avoid 'natural flavor' labeling triggering Chapter 21