Paraldehyde USP Grade

Paraldehyde USP grade is a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde (C6H12O3), meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for medicinal use as a sedative-hypnotic. Classified under HTS 2912.29.30.00 as a specified cyclic polymer of aldehydes without other oxygen functions. It qualifies under Chapter 29 for chemically pure organic compounds used in pharmaceuticals.

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.

2912.19.10.00Higher: 40.5% vs 35%

If acyclic form of acetaldehyde polymers

Acyclic aldehyde polymers fall under 2912.19; cyclic polymers specifically directed to 2912.29 per heading structure.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 35%

If mixed/formulated into medicinal dosage forms

Medicaments in dosage form move to Chapter 30; pure paraldehyde remains in Chapter 29 per exclusions.

3824Lower: 15% vs 35%

If prepared as chemical reagent for lab analysis

Chemical preparations for lab use may shift to 3824 if not meeting Chapter 29 purity criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit USP Certificate of Analysis proving compliance with pharmacopeia standards for duty-free pharma considerations

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Label shipments clearly as USP grade to prevent reclassification as industrial chemical

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3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde

3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde is a cyclic aldehyde with the chemical formula C9H10O, featuring a benzene ring substituted with aldehyde and two methyl groups at positions 3 and 4. It falls under HTS 2912.29.30.00 as a specified cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions, used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals and fragrances. This chemically defined organic compound meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate compounds.

p-Tolualdehyde (4-Methylbenzaldehyde)

p-Tolualdehyde, also known as 4-methylbenzaldehyde (C8H8O), is an aromatic aldehyde with a methyl group para to the aldehyde on the benzene ring. It is explicitly named in HTS 2912.29.30.00 for cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen functions, commonly used in flavor, fragrance, and pharmaceutical synthesis. Meets Chapter 29 requirements as a separate chemically defined compound.

3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde 98% Purity

Industrial grade 3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde at 98% purity serves as a key intermediate for synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. Falls under HTS 2912.29.30.00 as the specifically named cyclic aldehyde, even with minor impurities allowed under Chapter 29 note (a). Used in fine chemical manufacturing.

Paraldehyde Pharmaceutical Intermediate

High-purity paraldehyde used as intermediate in synthesis of other pharmaceuticals, confirmed USP-equivalent standards. HTS 2912.29.30.00 covers this cyclic aldehyde polymer explicitly for medicinal chemical applications. Excludes formulated drugs per Chapter exclusions.

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.

3,4-Dimethylbenzaldehyde Stabilized

Stabilized 3,4-dimethylbenzaldehyde with added antioxidant to prevent polymerization during storage/transport. HTS 2912.29.30.00 includes stabilizers per Chapter 29 note (f) for named cyclic aldehydes. Used in polymer chemistry research.