Cinnamaldehyde from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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