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U.S. imports of benzaldehyde (HS 291221) totaled $874K in April 2026, traded with 10 countries.
Importers of Benzaldehyde paid $135K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $863K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Benzaldehyde imports of $874K in April 2026 ran 23% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.1M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912210000 | BENZALDEHYDE | $874K | 15.61% | $135K |
BENZALDEHYDE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912210000 | BENZALDEHYDE | $150K |
BENZALDEHYDE
21.0K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $768K | $20K | -$749K |
| Oregon | -- | $118K | +$118K |
| Kentucky | $66K | -- | -$66K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $754K | $12K | -$742K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $73K | -- | -$73K |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | $54K | +$54K |