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Ethylvanillin Technical Grade from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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