Ethylvanillin Technical Grade from China
Technical-grade ethylvanillin (purity 95-97%) for fragrance compounding and non-food applications like candles and soaps. Classified under HTS 2912.42.00.00 as pure 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde meeting Chapter 29 definition for organic compounds. Lower purity still qualifies as chemically defined.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide certificate of analysis showing minimum 95% ethylvanillin content
• Declare end-use (fragrance vs food) on commercial invoice for proper regulatory routing
• Watch for TSCA registration requirements for non-food chemical imports