Ethyl Vanillin from China
Ethyl vanillin is a synthetic vanillin analog with intensified vanilla flavor, used in confectionery and beverages. Classified under HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an aldehyde-phenol (aldehyde-alcohol), meeting Chapter 29 chemically defined compound criteria.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.6%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include stability data showing no degradation affecting aldehyde function
• Certify synthetic origin to avoid natural flavor Chapter 33 confusion
• Monitor for anti-caking agents that might trigger Chapter 29 note (f) issues