Pharma-Grade Ethylvanillin
Pharmaceutical-grade ethylvanillin USP/EP certified for medicinal flavoring in syrups and tablets. HTS 2912.42.00.00 classification as chemically defined aldehyde compound; pharmaceutical grade is purity specification. Excluded from Chapter 30 as individual chemical, not finished dosage form.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If put up as immunological product component
Chapter exclusion (e) directs certain pharma products to Chapter 30.
If containing additional aldehyde-phenol functions
Other aldehyde-phenols with oxygen function in residual subheading.
If certified organic mixture for pharma use
Prepared organic chemical mixtures for specific industries classify separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include USP/EP certificates and DMF if referencing in drug master files
• Comply with FDA import alerts for pharmaceutical chemicals; pre-notify via prior notice system
• Specify 'intermediate chemical' not finished drug to avoid Chapter 30 classification
Related Products under HTS 2912.42.00.00
Ethylvanillin Powder
Pure ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) in crystalline powder form, a synthetic vanilla flavoring agent used in food and beverage industries. Classified under HTS 2912.42.00.00 as it is a chemically defined aldehyde-phenol with ether functionality, matching the exact description in the heading. Meets Chapter 29 note (a) for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Ethylvanillin Flakes
Ethylvanillin in flake form for industrial flavoring applications in confectionery and bakery products. Falls under HTS 2912.42.00.00 as the pure chemical compound 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde without additives altering its chemical definition. Physical form (flakes vs powder) does not affect classification.
Ethylvanillin Technical Grade
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.
Ethylvanillin with Stabilizer
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.
Food-Grade Ethylvanillin Crystals
High-purity ethylvanillin crystals certified for direct food contact, used in ice cream, chocolate, and beverages as vanilla substitute. HTS 2912.42.00.00 applies to this chemically defined aldehyde-ether-phenol; food-grade status is purity specification, not formulation change. Excluded from Chapter 21 as synthetic chemical, not finished food.