Cinnamaldehyde

Cinnamaldehyde is a cyclic aldehyde derived from cinnamon oil, featuring a benzene ring with an aldehyde group and no other oxygen functions. It falls under HTS 2912.29.60.90 as a cyclic aldehyde without additional oxygen functions, distinct from simpler acyclic aldehydes. Primarily used in fragrances and flavorings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2912.19Lower: 15.5% vs 40.5%

If processed into stereoisomer mixture

Mixtures of isomers of acyclic hydrocarbons excluded, but if restructured as acyclic, falls earlier in 2912.

3302.10Lower: 10% vs 40.5%

If put up in retail fragrance mixtures

Chapter excludes odoriferous substances in retail forms; classified as odoriferous mixtures if for specific consumer use.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If dissolved in solvent for safe transport

Chapter note (e) allows solvent solutions only if not for specific use; otherwise, chemical preparations in 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity and structure as cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions

Ensure SDS includes GHS classification for flammability and skin irritant properties

Verify no added stabilizers that could shift classification under chapter note (f)

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Perillaldehyde

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Hydroxycitronellal

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4-Terpinenal

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Safranal

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Cuminaldehyde

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