Vanillin Powder
Vanillin is a synthetic aromatic compound with the chemical formula C8H8O3, primarily used as a flavoring agent to impart vanilla taste in food products. It falls under HTS 2918.99.3500 as an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative with additional oxygen function, specifically classified as an odoriferous or flavoring compound. This pure chemical form is imported for use in baking, confectionery, and beverages.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as part of heterocyclic hormone intermediates
Heterocyclic compounds with oxygen functions take precedence per chapter note on last numerical order.
If blended with carriers or solvents exceeding 10% for retail packs
Mixtures not qualifying as pure chapter 29 compounds fall under prepared chemical mixtures.
If put up in retail packaging with diluents as food flavor extracts
Retail food preparations of flavorings are excluded from chapter 29 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and compliance with FDA food additive regulations (21 CFR 172.515)
• Label shipments clearly as 'food grade flavoring' to avoid misclassification as general chemicals; include CAS number 121-33-5
• Verify REACH compliance if sourced from EU; common pitfall is insufficient stability data for transport
Related Products under HTS 2918.99.35.00
Benzyl Acetate Pure
Benzyl acetate (C9H10O2) is an aromatic ester providing jasmine-like fragrance and fruity flavor in perfumes and foods. It is classified in HTS 2918.99.3500 as an odoriferous compound from aromatic carboxylic acid with oxygen function. Supplied in pure liquid form for flavor and fragrance compounding.
Anethole Pure Oil
Trans-anethole (C10H12O) provides anise/licorice flavor from aromatic ether structure derived from phenylpropanoid acids. HTS 2918.99.3500 covers this as odoriferous flavoring compound with oxygen function. Imported as pure distillate for bakery and spirits.
Furaneol Crystals
Furaneol (4-hydroxy-2,5-dimethyl-3(2H)-furanone, C6H8O3) delivers strawberry-like flavor in juices and confectionery. As aromatic oxygen-function compound from furan carboxylic derivatives, it fits HTS 2918.99.3500 for flavorings. High-purity crystals for natural-identical flavoring.
Menthol Carboxylate Ester
Menthyl lactate (C13H24O3) combines menthol cooling with lactic acid ester for flavor in oral care and confectionery. Aromatic carboxylic ester with oxygen function qualifies for HTS 2918.99.3500 as flavor compound. Liquid form for gum and toothpaste formulations.
Damascone Beta Pure
Beta-damascone (C13H20O) is a rose/fruit flavor ketone from ionone carboxylic derivatives, used in fine fragrances and flavors. Fits HTS 2918.99.3500 as aromatic odoriferous compound with oxygen function. Ultra-pure for luxury perfumery.
Allyl Caproate Liquid
Allyl hexanoate (C9H16O2) provides pineapple flavor from hexanoic acid allyl ester, used in candies and beverages. As aliphatic-aromatic hybrid flavor ester with oxygen function, under HTS 2918.99.3500. Pure liquid for tropical flavor profiles.