Vanillin from China
Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is a phenolic aldehyde used as synthetic vanilla flavoring, containing both aldehyde and phenolic oxygen functions. Classified under HTS 2912.49.90.00 as an aldehyde-phenol with other oxygen function. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.8%
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
• Provide FDA GRAS status documentation and Certificate of Analysis confirming ≥99% purity
• Ensure phenolic aldehyde structure verified via NMR/GC-MS to distinguish from vanillin mixtures
• Comply with FDA flavor labeling regulations (21 CFR 172.515) for food-grade imports