2-Ethylhexynal from China
2-Ethylhexynal (also known as 2-ethyl-2-hexenal) is a green apple-scented aldehyde-alcohol used in food flavorings. It qualifies for HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an aldehyde-alcohol, being a chemically defined compound with both functional groups as per Chapter 29 scope.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include FEMA GRAS status letter for flavoring use to satisfy FDA import requirements
• Certify it's not diluted beyond Chapter 29 note (e) solvent limits
• Watch for contamination that could trigger pesticide residue testing