Ethyl Vanillin from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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