Cinnamaldehyde from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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