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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide isolation process docs to affirm purity; organic certs for USDA NOP
• Avoid 'natural flavor' labeling triggering Chapter 21