Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291241)
Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291241) has 1,547 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP, with 110 shipments, followed by BORREGAARD USA INC and BORREGAARD AS C/O BORREGAARD USA INC. The leading supplier is BORREGAARD AS, with 232 shipments, followed by JIAXING GUI HUA IMPORT & EXPORT COM and PT INDESSO AROMA. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and NORWAY, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has declined over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/291241-vanillin-4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
See all 1,547 shipments of HS 291241 with dates, ports, consignees, filters and CSV export in the ImportDoor dashboard.
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291241), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is BORREGAARD AS → BORREGAARD USA INC with 95 shipments, followed by BORREGAARD AS → BORREGAARD AS C/O BORREGAARD USA INC (88) and JIAXING GUI HUA IMPORT & EXPORT COM → PHOENIX AROMAS & ESSENTIAL OILS INC (55).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP | 110 |
| BORREGAARD USA INC | 96 |
| BORREGAARD AS C/O BORREGAARD USA INC | 89 |
| CENTROME INC | 86 |
| ASIA AROMA HOLDING INC | 57 |
| PHOENIX AROMAS & ESSENTIAL OILS INC | 55 |
| INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES | 54 |
| BORREGAARD AS C/O LIGNOTECH USA INC | 49 |
| INGREDIS US LLC | 45 |
| SOLVAY USA INC | 44 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| BORREGAARD AS | 232 |
| JIAXING GUI HUA IMPORT & EXPORT COM | 126 |
| PT INDESSO AROMA | 104 |
| JIAXING GUI HUAIMPORT&EXPORTCO LTD | 83 |
| JIAXING GUI HUA IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD | 75 |
| XIAMEN BESTALLY BIOTECHNOLOGY CO | 58 |
| CAMLIN FINE SCIENCES LIMITED | 56 |
| K USA N ASIA AROMA CORP LTD | 46 |
| RHODIA OPERATIONS | 34 |
| CAMLIN FINE SCIENCES LTD | 33 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 855 |
| NORWAY | 234 |
| INDONESIA | 88 |
| INDIA | 88 |
| SINGAPORE | 60 |
| FRANCE | 43 |
| THAILAND | 28 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 26 |
| N/A | 20 |
| SAINT HELENA | 19 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,126 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 94 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 85 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 64 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 46 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 40 |
| TACOMA, WA | 23 |
| BALTIMORE, MD | 18 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 13 |
| SEATTLE, WA | 12 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 291241 — Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde). The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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Other six-digit codes in HS 2912: Aldehydes, whether or not with other oxygen function, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)
Who imports Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291241)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) include GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP, BORREGAARD USA INC, BORREGAARD AS C/O BORREGAARD USA INC, CENTROME INC, and ASIA AROMA HOLDING INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)?
GIVAUDAN FLAVORS CORP is the largest U.S. importer of Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291241), with 110 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde)?
Leading suppliers shipping Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) (HS 291241) to the U.S. include BORREGAARD AS, JIAXING GUI HUA IMPORT & EXPORT COM, PT INDESSO AROMA, JIAXING GUI HUAIMPORT&EXPORTCO LTD, and JIAXING GUI HUA IMPORT & EXPORT CO LTD.
How many U.S. shipments of Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) are there?
ImportDoor has 1,547 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 291241, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) imported from?
Vanillin (4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde) is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, NORWAY, and INDONESIA.
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