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U.S. imports of benzaldehyde (HS 291221) totaled $1.3M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Benzaldehyde paid $181K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBenzaldehyde — the simplest aromatic aldehyde, carrying a characteristic almond-like odor — is a high-volume intermediate for the fragrance, flavor, and pharmaceutical industries, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes, and agrochemicals. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2912210000), it enters US commerce without the tariff-rate-quota complexity that affects some other organics, though importers should verify Section 301 exposure when sourcing from China. Vietnam and Malaysia lead US supply under this heading, with China and India also significant sources, making origin documentation and certificate-of-analysis verification routine compliance steps.
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10 shipments/mo
Benzaldehyde has its own dedicated HS6 heading (291221) and a single 10-digit HTS line (2912210000), separating it from other cyclic aldehydes classified under 291229. The key classification criterion is that the compound is specifically benzaldehyde (phenylmethanal); any ring-substituted or otherwise modified cyclic aldehyde would fall outside this line.
Importers generally need a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and a certificate of origin to support the declared country of origin. A certificate of analysis confirming purity and chemical identity is standard practice for chemical intermediates. When sourcing from China, importers must also assess Section 301 tariff applicability and ensure proper origin marking.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 5 of 10 in heading 2912
Subheading 291221 · $1.3M of $25.1M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912210000 | Benzaldehyde | $1.3M | 13.77% | 100.00% | $181K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912210000 | Benzaldehyde | $121K |
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
$1.3MYoY · Pro
Exports
$121KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Vietnam and Belgium together supply 92% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
the effective duty rate is 13.77%.