Vanillin Impurity-Free Crystals from Mexico
Synthetic vanillin, a cyclic aldehyde, serves as a primary vanilla flavoring in foods, beverages, and pharmaceuticals. HTS 2912.29.60.10 applies to this chemically defined compound used for its odoriferous properties without other oxygen functions. It fits chapter exclusions from dyes and preparations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify synthetic origin and >99% purity to distinguish from natural vanilla extracts
• Comply with FDA flavor additive regulations and provide spec sheets for CBP review
• Monitor stabilizer additions per note 2(f) to avoid reclassification as a mixture