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
40.5%
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
9903.88.0325%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)
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