Tonka beans

Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), of a kind used primarily in perfumery, in pharmacy or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes, fresh, chilled, frozen or dried, whether or not cut, crushed or powdered: > Other: > Tonka beans

Duty Rate (from China)

17.5%
MFN Base RateFree

Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Total Effective Rate17.5%

Products classified under HTS 1211.90.60.00

Dried Tonka Beans

Whole dried tonka beans (Dipteryx odorata) are the fruit seeds primarily used in perfumery for their coumarin content, providing a vanilla-like aroma in fragrances and flavorings. They fall under HTS 1211.90.60.00 as plant parts used in perfumery, whether fresh, dried, or powdered. These beans are not processed into medicaments or final perfumes.

Powdered Tonka Beans

Ground tonka beans in powder form, dried and crushed, valued in pharmacy for coumarin extraction and in perfumery for aromatic compounds. Classified under HTS 1211.90.60.00 as powdered plant parts for perfumery or pharmaceutical purposes, not final medicaments.

Crushed Tonka Bean Pieces

Crushed dried tonka beans cut into small pieces for easier extraction in insecticidal formulations or perfume bases. HTS 1211.90.60.00 covers such cut/crushed plant parts primarily for perfumery, pharmacy, or similar purposes.

Whole Tonka Beans for Perfumery

Premium whole dried tonka beans sourced for high-end fragrance production due to intense coumarin scent. Specifically under HTS 1211.90.60.00 as tonka beans used primarily in perfumery.

Organic Dried Tonka Beans

Certified organic whole dried tonka beans for natural pharmacy applications and organic perfume formulations. HTS 1211.90.60.00 applies to these plant fruits regardless of organic status when used for perfumery/pharmacy.

Tonka Bean Powder Extract Base

Fine powdered tonka beans serving as base material for tinctures in pharmacy and perfume accords. Falls under 1211.90.60.00 as powdered tonka specifically for these purposes, pre-extraction.

Fermented Tonka Beans

Naturally fermented dried tonka beans enhancing coumarin development for premium perfumery applications. Still classified under HTS 1211.90.60.00 as processed (dried) tonka beans for perfumery.