Cuminaldehyde from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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)