U.S. imports of Benzaldehyde (HS 291221) totaled $482K in August 2026, imported from 11 countries.
Importers of Benzaldehyde paid $58K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.13% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Benzaldehyde imports of $482K in August 2026 ran 60% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: August 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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12 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 8 of 10 in heading 2912
Subheading 291221 · $482K of $29.0M
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Imports
$482KYoY · free account
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$369KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $14.0M of Benzaldehyde and exported $2.5M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912210000 | Benzaldehyde | $482K | 12.13% | 100.00% | $58K |
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 | $369K |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Netherlands and India together supply 57% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 12.13% of imports for consumption.