Cinnamaldehyde
Cinnamaldehyde is a cyclic aldehyde derived from cinnamon oil, featuring a benzene ring with an aldehyde group and a propenyl side chain. It falls under HTS 2912.29.60 as a cyclic aldehyde without other oxygen functions, used primarily in flavorings and fragrances. This chemically defined organic compound matches Chapter 29 note (a) for separate organic compounds.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 5.5% | +35.0% | 40.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 5.5% | +10.0% | 15.5% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up in retail packaging for fragrance use
Mixtures containing 20%+ odoriferous substances in retail forms fall under Chapter 33 per exclusion note (g), not pure Chapter 29 compounds.
If sold as formulated flavor mixture with solvents
Prepared chemical mixtures not qualifying as separate compounds under Chapter 29 notes (d)-(g) shift to Chapter 38 chemical preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify purity certificate as impurities must not change classification per Chapter 29 note (a); ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling for flammable liquids; declare as 'cinnamaldehyde, tech grade 85%' to avoid misclassification as mixtures
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Citronellal
Citronellal is an optically active cyclic aldehyde from citronella oil, containing a cyclohexane ring with an aldehyde and isopropenyl group. Classified in HTS 2912.29.60 as a cyclic aldehyde lacking other oxygen functions, it's a key intermediate for citronellol production. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds.
Perillaldehyde
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Hydroxycitronellal
Hydroxycitronellal is a branched chain aldehyde with a hydroxy group, but primarily classified by its aldehyde function without dominating other oxygen characteristics. Under HTS 2912.29.60 when imported as pure cyclic aldehyde form for fragrance use. Chapter 29 classification prioritizes aldehyde function per heading structure.
p-Tolualdehyde
p-Tolualdehyde (4-methylbenzaldehyde) is an aromatic cyclic aldehyde with a toluene-derived benzene ring bearing an aldehyde group. Falls under HTS 2912.29.60 as 'other' cyclic aldehydes without additional oxygen functions. Standard synthetic intermediate meeting Chapter 29 organic compound definitions.
2-Methylundecanal
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Cyclamen Aldehyde
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