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
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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