Safrole 98% Technical Grade
Technical grade safrole with 98% purity, used in industrial fragrance and flavor synthesis. As a separate chemically defined organic compound with oxygen hetero-atoms only, it falls under tariff item 2932.94.00, which specifically names safrole, despite the lower purity.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the 2% impurities render the product not a separate chemically defined compound
Other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms only, when not meeting the specific 'safrole' definition.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the 98% purity and the industrial application (fragrance/flavor) to support classification
• Confirm whether the product meets the definition of a separate chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 Note 1(a)
• Check if the technical grade contains impurities that could alter classification; if so, consult a customs broker
Related Products under Tariff item 2932.94.00
High Assay Safrole 99.5%+
Ultra-high purity safrole exceeding 99.5% assay, a separate chemically defined organic compound (5-(2-propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole) with only oxygen hetero-atoms in its ring. It meets Chapter 29 Note 1(a) as a chemically defined compound with minimal impurities, and is specifically named under tariff item 2932.94.00.
Pharmaceutical Grade Safrole USP
Pharmaceutical grade safrole meeting USP standards, used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis. As a separate chemically defined compound with oxygen hetero-atoms only, it falls squarely under tariff item 2932.94.00, which specifically names safrole.
Safrole
Safrole, chemically defined as 5-(2-propenyl)-1,3-benzodioxole, a naturally occurring heterocyclic compound with oxygen hetero-atoms only. It is explicitly named in tariff item 2932.94.00, making this the correct classification for the pure compound.
Safrole in Ethanol Solution 50%
Safrole dissolved in ethanol at 50% concentration, a solution necessary for safe transport and handling. Under Chapter 29 Note 1(e), such solutions are classified with the safrole itself, provided the solvent does not make the product suitable for a specific use. Thus, it falls under tariff item 2932.94.00.
Safrole with Blue Identification Dye
Safrole with added blue identification dye, permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1(g) as an addition for identification or safety, provided it does not make the product suitable for a specific use. The primary classification remains tariff item 2932.94.00 as safrole.
Stabilized Safrole with Antioxidant
Safrole with added BHT antioxidant stabilizer to prevent oxidation during storage and transport. This addition is permitted under Chapter 29 Note 1(f) as a stabilizer necessary for preservation, and the product remains classified under tariff item 2932.94.00 as safrole.