Ethylvanillin with Stabilizer from China
Ethylvanillin containing added stabilizer necessary for transport and preservation, as permitted by Chapter 29 note (f). Remains classified under HTS 2912.42.00.00 since stabilizer does not render it suitable for specific use beyond general chemical handling. Used in pharmaceutical flavor masking.
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
• Document stabilizer type/percentage to prove compliance with Chapter note (f) limitations
• Avoid overuse of stabilizers which could trigger reclassification as 3824 mixture
• Include material safety data sheets specifying stabilizer identity and safety profile