Dried Tonka Beans from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• 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