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USP Grade Vanillin Crystals from China

Pharmaceutical-grade vanillin crystals meeting USP standards for use in medicinal formulations and flavoring. Classified under 2912.41.00.00 as the pure, chemically defined 4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde without added substances beyond stabilizers.

Duty Rate — China → United States

25.5%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Include USP certificate and FDA Drug Master File reference for pharmaceutical import clearance

Verify no alcohol solvents used in crystallization to avoid heading 2905 alcoholate reclassification

Test for heavy metals and microbial limits per USP monograph before shipment