Salicylaldehyde from China
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 — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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)