p-Tolualdehyde Technical Grade

Technical grade p-tolualdehyde (90-95% purity) for industrial fragrance and flavor production. Specifically named in HTS 2912.29.30.00 as cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen function, qualifying as chemically defined per Chapter 29. Common in perfumery synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

2912.29Same rate: 35%

If for other specified benzaldehydes

Different substitution patterns on benzaldehyde ring have separate 2912.29.50 provisions.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 35%

If further processed into consumer fragrance mixtures

Finished fragrance products exclude to Chapter 33; pure aldehyde stays Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Isomer purity testing required to confirm >85% p-isomer content

Declare end-use as chemical intermediate, not consumer product

Include flash point data for proper hazmat shipping declaration

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