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U.S. imports of ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291242) totaled $635K in May 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Importers of Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde) paid $98K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $635K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde) imports of $635K in May 2026 ran 92% above the year-to-date monthly average of $331K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataEthylvanillin is a synthetic flavor compound roughly three to four times more potent than vanillin by weight, making it a cost-efficient choice for chocolate, dairy, and baked-goods applications. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2912420000), it is distinct from vanillin by the ethoxy rather than methoxy substituent — a difference that matters both chemically and for customs classification. Thailand and Singapore lead US imports under this heading, with Malaysia also a notable source; as with vanillin, food-grade shipments are subject to FDA admissibility review, and importers should maintain supplier documentation confirming the compound's identity and intended use.
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The two compounds differ by a single carbon in the alkoxy substituent: vanillin carries a methoxy group (-OCH₃) while ethylvanillin carries an ethoxy group (-OC₂H₅). This structural difference places them in separate HS6 headings. Importers should verify the chemical identity via certificate of analysis to avoid misclassification between 2912420000 and 2912410000.
Yes — as a food-grade flavoring chemical, ethylvanillin is subject to FDA review at entry. Importers should ensure the foreign manufacturer is FSMA-registered, provide a certificate of analysis, and be prepared for FDA sampling. Admissibility is complex; consulting a licensed customs broker or regulatory specialist is recommended before the first shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| THAILAND | $614K | $77K | -$537K |
| FRANCE | -- | $374K | +$374K |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $206K | +$206K |
| INDONESIA | -- | $93K | +$93K |
| PAKISTAN | -- | $73K | +$73K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912420000 | ETHYLVANILLIN (3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-BENZALDEHYDE) | $10K | 30.51% | 100.00% | $3K |
ETHYLVANILLIN (3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-BENZALDEHYDE)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912420000 | ETHYLVANILLIN (3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-BENZALDEHYDE) | $1.1M |
ETHYLVANILLIN (3-ETHOXY-4-HYDROXY-BENZALDEHYDE)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -- | $916K | +$916K |
| New Jersey | $8K | $92K | +$84K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | $32K | +$32K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $753K | +$753K |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $114K | +$114K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $104K | +$104K |