Cuminaldehyde Spice Aldehyde from China
Cuminaldehyde from cumin oil provides spicy, cumin flavor in ethnic foods and fragrances. This cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions is classified under HTS 2912.29.60.10 as a flavoring compound per Chapter 29 notes. Used pure in industrial flavor formulations.
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
• Provide Kosher/Halal certifications if marketed for food use to aid compliance
• Declare volatility and storage requirements in import docs
• Avoid water-diluted forms unless meeting exact note 2(d) criteria