Piperonal (Heliotropin) Synthetic from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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