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U.S. exports of 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one (bmk) (HS 293292) totaled $7K in August 2024, traded with 3 countries.
Last updated: August 2024 dataKnown in the trade as BMK (benzyl methyl ketone in the safrole-derived sense) or piperonyl methyl ketone, 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one is internationally recognized as a direct precursor to amphetamine-type stimulants, including MDMA. Its import into the United States is controlled by the DEA as a List I chemical, requiring advance import permits and strict recordkeeping regardless of stated end-use. The compound has virtually no significant licit commercial application outside of closely monitored research contexts, making any import transaction subject to heightened scrutiny at the port of entry. Admissibility is complex; a licensed customs broker and prior DEA authorization are essential before any shipment is arranged.
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The international HS nomenclature specifically enumerates certain drug precursors — including this compound — at the six-digit level to facilitate customs monitoring and international information exchange under the UN drug conventions. The dedicated subheading allows customs authorities worldwide to flag and track shipments more effectively than if the compound were buried in a broad NESOI category.
The importer must obtain a DEA import permit before the shipment departs the country of origin. The foreign supplier must also provide advance export notification under applicable international agreements. Upon arrival, CBP will verify the permit, and the DEA may conduct post-entry audits of end-use and disposition records.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 10 of 13 in heading 2932
Subheading 293292 · $0 of $89.3M
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Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through December 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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