HS code 291211: Methanal
- Covers:
- Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes…
- Listed US duty:
- 2.8% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde : Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde)
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What 291211 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde › Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function › Methanal (formaldehyde).
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 2912 Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde: every subheading side by side.
- 291212 Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function — Ethanal (acetaldehyde)
- 291219 Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function — Other
- 291221 Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function — Benzaldehyde
- 291229 Cyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function — Other
- 291241 Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function — Vanillin (4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)
- 291242 Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function — Ethylvanillin (3-ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde)
- 291249 Aldehyde-alcohols, aldehyde-ethers, aldehyde-phenols and aldehydes with other oxygen function — Other
- 291250 Cyclic polymers of aldehydes
- 291260 Paraformaldehyde
US duty rate
2.8%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Common questions
- What is HS code 291211?
- Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde : Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Methanal (formaldehyde)
- What duty rates apply to 291211?
- Listed duty rates range from 2.8% across 1 country rate.
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