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291212Chapter 29

HS code 291212: Ethanal

Covers:
Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes…
Listed US duty:
5.5% (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 : Ethanal (acetaldehyde)

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What 291212 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 › Ethanal (acetaldehyde).

Nearby codes to check

  • Heading 2912 Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde: every subheading side by side.
  • 291211 Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function — Methanal (formaldehyde)
  • 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

5.5%

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 291212?
Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function; cyclic polymers of aldehydes; paraformaldehyde : Acyclic aldehydes without other oxygen function : Ethanal (acetaldehyde)
What duty rates apply to 291212?
Listed duty rates range from 5.5% across 1 country rate.

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