Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Aldehyde-Ethers, Aldehyde-Phenols & Related Compounds (NESOI) (HS 291249) totaled $1.4M in August 2026, imported from 14 countries.
Importers of Aldehyde-Ethers, Aldehyde-Phenols & Related Compounds (NESOI) paid $181K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.29% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Aldehyde-Ethers, Aldehyde-Phenols & Related Compounds (NESOI) imports of $1.4M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSpanning eight 10-digit tariff lines, this heading captures a chemically diverse set of bifunctional aldehydes — including para-anisaldehyde (2912491000), p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (2912491500), hydroxycitronellal (2912495500), and several basket categories for aromatic and non-aromatic aldehyde-alcohols and aldehyde-ethers. These compounds serve as key intermediates in fragrance synthesis, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and specialty chemical production. China and Germany are the leading US suppliers, with India and Spain also significant; the breadth of the heading means correct 10-digit line selection often requires both a precise chemical identity determination and knowledge of whether the compound is aromatic or non-aromatic.
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The aromatic/non-aromatic distinction follows standard organic chemistry definitions: compounds with a benzene or other aromatic ring directly attached to the aldehyde-ether functional system classify under the aromatic lines (e.g., 2912492600), while aliphatic or alicyclic structures fall under the non-aromatic lines (e.g., 2912499000 or 2912496000). A certificate of analysis with the full IUPAC name and structural formula is essential supporting documentation for the entry.
Hydroxycitronellal (2912495500) is a widely used fragrance ingredient but is subject to concentration limits under IFRA (International Fragrance Association) guidelines due to sensitization potential. While these are industry standards rather than US customs requirements, importers supplying the cosmetics or personal care sector should ensure their product documentation aligns with FDA cosmetic ingredient regulations and any applicable IFRA standards.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912495500 | Hydroxycitronellal | $621K | 12.15% | 100.00% | $75K |
| 2912496000 | Other Non-Aromatic Aldehyde-Alcohols | $197K | 3.06% | 20.89% | $6K |
| 2912499000 | Other Non-Aromatic Aldehyde-Ethers, Etc, Oth Ox Func | $330K | 13.51% | 69.24% | $45K |
| 2912492600 | Other Aromat Aldehyde-Ethers, Etc Wth Oth Oxy Func | $86K | 18.39% | 100.00% | $16K |
| 2912491000 | Para-Anisaldehyde | $230K | 16.58% | 100.00% | $38K |
| 2912491500 | P-Hydroxybenzaldehyde | $9K | 12.50% | 100.00% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912499500 | Aldehyde-Ethers, Aldehyde-Phenols, NESOI | $435K |
| 2912496500 | Aldehyde-Alcohols | $15K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$450KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.1M of Aldehyde-Ethers, Aldehyde-Phenols & Related Compounds (NESOI) and exported $4.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 5 of 10 in heading 2912
Subheading 291249 · $1.4M of $29.0M
Imports · August 2026
origin
Germany and Mexico together supply 55% of it. China pays 41.1% duty; Mexico 5.3%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
10.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.29% of imports for consumption.
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