Piperonal (Heliotropin) Synthetic from Germany
Piperonal provides vanilla-hawthorn flavors as an ether-phenol aldehyde derivative for confectionery. Classified HTS 2909.50.40 as odoriferous ether-phenol compound meeting Chapter 29 purity standards. Key aroma chemical for food manufacturers.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
4.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• CAS 120-57-0 and FEMA 2913 documentation essential for clearance
• Specify synthetic vs natural origin to determine correct statistical suffix
• Aldehyde stabilizers must qualify under Chapter 29 note (f) criteria