Veratraldehyde (3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde) from Germany
Veratraldehyde is a dimethoxy aromatic aldehyde used in raspberry flavorings and pharmaceutical intermediates. HTS 2912.49.26.00 covers this aldehyde-ether compound with two methoxy groups. Pure compound status confirmed by Chapter 29 criteria.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Food chemical codex certificate required for FEMA GRAS flavor applications
• Specify 3,4-dimethoxy isomer to distinguish from positional isomers
• Avoid dilution packaging that triggers Chapter 33 reclassification