Vanillin from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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