2909.50.40/Safrole Flavoring Intermediate/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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