Salicylaldehyde from Canada
Salicylaldehyde is an aromatic aldehyde with ortho-hydroxy substitution used in perfume synthesis and tanning agents. It enters HTS 2942.00.35.00 as other modified aromatic compounds, following the rule for classification in the last applicable heading after simpler aldehydes. The phenolic functionality modifies standard benzaldehyde classification.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Document hydroxy-aldehyde ortho positioning critical for modified aromatic status
• Prevent reclassification as Chapter 32 tanning extract if used in leather processing
• Include stabilizer declaration; anticaking agents allowed per Chapter 29 note (f)