Veratraldehyde (3,4-Dimethoxybenzaldehyde) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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