Cinnamaldehyde from China
Cinnamaldehyde (3-phenyl-2-propenal) is an α,β-unsaturated aromatic aldehyde used in cinnamon flavorings and antimicrobials. Classifies under HTS 2912.49.26.00 as aromatic aldehyde with oxygen function, despite unsaturation. Chapter 29 notes confirm inclusion of such derivatives.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GRAS status documentation required for food use; provide FDA affirmation letters
• Specify trans-isomer content (>95%) as cis forms may have different classifications