Cinnamaldehyde from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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