Food Grade Vanillin Granules from Japan
Granulated vanillin approved for direct food contact, providing vanilla flavor in baking and confectionery. Meets HTS 2912.41.00.00 criteria as pure synthetic vanillin, an aldehyde-phenol compound without excluded food preparation characteristics.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure GRAS status documentation for food additive clearance
• Avoid anti-caking agents exceeding stabilizer limits per Chapter 29 note (f) to maintain pure compound status
• Specify FEMA GRAS number 3107 on documentation for flavoring substance verification