Piperonal (Heliotropin) Synthetic from Mexico
Piperonal, also known as heliotropin, is a synthetic ether-phenol aldehyde derivative used to provide vanilla-hawthorn flavors in confectionery. It is a chemically defined odoriferous compound classified under tariff item 2909.50.00, meeting Chapter 29 purity standards for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
PGA flags (2)Show detailsHide detailsCFIAAll ProgramsRequiredHCActive Pharmaceutical IngredientsMay be required
- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2909490090–2909500000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2909. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure piperonal is presented as a pure, separate chemically defined compound without added substances that would shift classification
• Keep documentation proving chemical identity and purity for CBSA inspection
• If used in food, verify it is permitted under Canadian food additive lists