High Purity Phenylacetaldehyde

High purity (>99%) phenylacetaldehyde is a key intermediate for pharmaceutical synthesis, directly classifiable under HTS 2912.29.10.00 as a chemically defined cyclic aldehyde. Its benzyl structure confirms the specific subheading.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 40.5%

If imported as organic salt derivative

Salts of organic compounds classified with parent under Chapter 29 note (C)(1).

3822Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If for diagnostic reagent kits containing it

Prepared reagents for lab analysis exclude from pure chemical chapters.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit NMR spectrum or GC-MS data for customs verification of purity and identity

• Comply with DEA precursor chemical reporting if used in controlled substance synthesis pathways

• Avoid water-dissolved forms; pure or solvent-diluted only per Chapter 29 notes (d)-(e)