Cinnamaldehyde from China
Cinnamaldehyde is an organic compound with the formula C9H8O, featuring both aldehyde and unsaturated oxygen functions, used primarily as a flavoring agent in cinnamon and perfumes. It falls under HTS 2912.49.90.00 as an aldehyde with other oxygen function, not specifically covered by more narrow subheadings. This classification applies to its chemically defined structure as a separate organic compound per Chapter 29 notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
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
• Verify purity certificate (≥98%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documenting aldehyde-oxygen function to avoid misclassification as mixtures
• Label with CAS 104-55-2 and UN 2810 for hazardous material transport compliance