Safrole from Germany
Safrole is a phenylpropanoid ether compound with methylenedioxy phenol functionality, historically used for root beer/sassafras flavor. Now strictly regulated, imports under HTS 2909.50.4050 as odoriferous ether-phenol for permitted industrial uses. DEA-watchlisted substance.
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 DEA import permit and end-user verification letter mandatory for safrole entries
• Invoice must specify permitted use (e.g
• 'fragrance research') excluding flavor applications
• Purity >98% required; mixtures reclassify under Chapter 38 or 33