Natural-Sourced Benzaldehyde from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide isolation process docs to affirm purity; organic certs for USDA NOP
• Avoid 'natural flavor' labeling triggering Chapter 21