Cuminaldehyde from Germany
Cuminaldehyde (4-isopropylbenzaldehyde) is an aromatic cyclic aldehyde from cumin seed oil with benzene ring and aldehyde group, no other oxygens. HTS 2912.29.60.90 covers this as other cyclic aldehyde. Used in curry flavorings and perfumery.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify aromatic structure via FTIR for customs
• Include FEMA GRAS status for food use declarations
• Prevent emetic additions that could exclude under safety note (g)