Safrole Aromatic Flavor Ether from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
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