Safrole Aromatic Flavor Ether from Germany
Safrole is a benzene derivative aromatic ether used in small quantities for root beer and sassafras flavoring, though regulated due to hepatotoxicity. It qualifies under HTS 2909.30.2000 as an other odoriferous aromatic ether compound. The methylenedioxyphenyl structure confirms its ether classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain prior FDA import alert clearance due to safrole's controlled substance status (21 CFR 189.180)
• Provide toxicology data and usage concentration (<0.002% in food) for admissibility
• Document synthetic origin to avoid Chapter 33 essential oil classification