Salicylaldehyde from China
Salicylaldehyde (2-hydroxybenzaldehyde) is an aromatic aldehyde-phenol used in pharmaceuticals, fragrances, and as a chelating agent precursor. HTS 2912.49.26.00 applies due to its dual aldehyde and ortho-phenolic oxygen functions in aromatic structure. Excluded from earlier headings as chemically defined compound.
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
• Include ortho-hydroxy confirmation via NMR spectrum to distinguish from meta/para isomers
• Hazardous material declaration required (UN 2810); verify proper DOT shipping papers