Piperonal

Piperonal (heliotropin) is a benzodioxole ether-phenol derivative with intense floral-vanilla odor used in lily-of-the-valley perfumes. Classifies under HTS 2909.50.4050 as odoriferous ether-phenol per Chapter 29 heterocyclic provisions. Key synthetic fragrance intermediate.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China4.8%+25.0%29.8%
🇲🇽Mexico4.8%4.8%
🇨🇦Canada4.8%4.8%
🇩🇪Germany4.8%4.8%
🇯🇵Japan4.8%4.8%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2932.99Lower: 13.7% vs 29.8%

If classified as heterocyclic compound

Oxygen heterocyclic ring systems in 2932 may supersede ether-phenol classification per chapter structure.

2912.29Lower: 15.5% vs 29.8%

If aldehyde function dominant

Numerical order rule favors later aldehyde headings over ether-phenols.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document dioxole ring structure confirming ether-phenol nature vs. heterocyclic aldehyde

Specify 'fragrance intermediate' use to avoid Chapter 29 numerical order conflicts

Verify no coordination compounds triggering note (C)(3) metal classification rules

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