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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed as spice or flavoring
Epices like tonka beans used in food fall under Chapter 9 as essential oils or spice extracts.
If incorporated into final food preparations
Mixtures with food character like tonka flavorings are classified as food products in Chapter 33.
If regarded as algae or seaweed parts
Other miscellaneous vegetable products not primarily for perfumery/pharmacy go to 1212.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify botanical identity with certificates of origin to confirm Dipteryx odorata species and avoid misclassification
• Note coumarin content restrictions in food/pharma uses; provide lab analysis if declaring for perfumery
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates for dried plant materials to prevent quarantine issues
Related Products under HTS 1211.90.60.00
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.