Cinnamic Aldehyde Flavoring from China
Cinnamic aldehyde, a cyclic phenylpropenal, provides cinnamon flavor in chewing gum, candies, and beverages. It qualifies for HTS 2912.29.60.10 as a cyclic aldehyde used as a flavoring compound without other oxygen functions. This pure organic compound adheres to Chapter 29 scope for odoriferous substances.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Supply FEMA GRAS status documentation for food flavor use to support classification
• Ensure packaging meets UN standards for flammable liquids (aldehyde properties)
• Avoid retail packing formats that could reclassify under Chapter 33 consumer goods