Heliotropine (Piperonal) Flavor from Japan
Piperonal (heliotropin) delivers cherry/vanilla floral flavors from benzodioxole carboxylic derivatives. HTS 2916.39.21.00 covers this aromatic odoriferous compound for confectionery and perfumery. Provides sweet floral-almond profile.
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
• Structure elucidation confirming heterocyclic oxygen functions within limits
• Purity certificate >98% to maintain single compound status
• Monitor DEA watch list status due to structural similarities