Dried Tonka Beans from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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