Vanillin from China
Vanillin, a phenolic aldehyde-alcohol, serves as the primary flavor component in vanilla extract substitutes. Falls under HTS 2912.49.60.00 as an aldehyde-phenol, qualifying as a separate chemically defined organic compound with oxygen functions.
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
• Provide FEMA 3105 GRAS affirmation for food flavoring import
• Distinguish synthetic from natural extract (Chapter 33) via origin certificate
• Declare kosher/halal certification if required by end buyer