Vanillin from Japan
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 — 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 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