Safrole Flavoring Intermediate from Japan
Safrole serves as sassafras and root beer flavor precursor, classified as ether-phenol under HTS 2909.50.40. Chemically defined odoriferous compound for flavor synthesis meeting Chapter 29 criteria. Strictly regulated synthetic import.
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
• DEA import/export permits mandatory due to controlled substance status
• End-use statement required specifying flavor intermediate vs other applications
• Purity certificates critical to distinguish from mixtures