Vanillin with Stabilizer Flake from China
Vanillin flakes containing minimal stabilizer for transport stability, remaining a chemically defined compound. Qualifies for 2912.41.00.00 per Chapter 29 note (f) allowing stabilizers necessary for preservation.
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
• Declare stabilizer type/percentage (<1%) on SDS to justify Chapter 29 note (f) compliance
• Provide stability test data showing necessity for transport/preservation
• Avoid diphenylamine stabilizers which could trigger pesticide classification issues