U.S. exports of Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291242) totaled $2.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde) paid $233K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 16.02% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde) imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 237% above the year-to-date monthly average of $431K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 3 of 10 in heading 2912
Subheading 291242 · $2.7M of $24.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.7MYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.6M of Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxybenzaldehyde) and exported $25.8M.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Exports · August 2026
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France and Canada together take 80% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 16.02% of imports for consumption.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2912420000 | Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxy-Benzaldehyde) | $1.5M | 16.02% | 100.00% | $233K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2912420000 | Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxy-Benzaldehyde) | $2.7M |
Ethylvanillin (3-Ethoxy-4-Hydroxy-Benzaldehyde)
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.