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
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide isolation process docs to affirm purity; organic certs for USDA NOP
• Avoid 'natural flavor' labeling triggering Chapter 21