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
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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