Synthetic Vanillin Powder from China
Pure synthetic vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) in powdered form, a chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a flavoring agent. It falls under HTS 2912.41.00.00 as it matches the specific chemical structure defined for vanillin in the aldehyde-ethers and aldehyde-phenols subheading of Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — China → United States
23%
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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming 99%+ purity as synthetic vanillin to avoid reclassification as mixtures
• Ensure labeling distinguishes synthetic from natural vanillin (Chapter 33 exclusions) to prevent customs disputes
• Declare exact CAS number 121-33-5 and chemical name on commercial invoice for proper verification