Ethyl Vanillin from China
Ethyl vanillin is an aromatic aldehyde-carboxylic derivative enhanced for flavor intensity over vanillin. Though primarily an aldehyde, classified under HTS 2918.99.4700 prioritizing carboxylic oxygen function per Chapter numerical order rule. Used widely in food and confectionery.
Duty Rate — China → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GRAS status docs; prior FDA notice for food use
• Distinguish crystal vs powder form in entry
• Purity >99% to avoid 3824 mixtures