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HSChapter 29
U.S. exports of isosafrole (HS 293291) totaled $13K in February 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Isosafrole is a phenylpropanoid compound and a recognized precursor in the illicit synthesis of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), which places it under strict international and US regulatory controls. Imports of isosafrole (2932910000) require DEA import permits, and shipments are subject to scrutiny under the Chemical Diversion and Trafficking Act framework. Legitimate commercial uses include fragrance and flavor chemistry, but the precursor-control regime means documentation requirements are substantially more demanding than for most Chapter 29 chemicals. Admissibility and classification are complex; consult a licensed customs broker and confirm DEA permit requirements before arranging any shipment.
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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulates isosafrole as a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act. Importers must obtain a DEA import permit prior to shipment, and the foreign exporter may also need to comply with the UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs, which requires pre-export notifications for listed precursors.
Yes — isosafrole is used in fragrance compounding and as an intermediate in certain specialty chemical syntheses. However, because it is a Schedule I precursor, even legitimate commercial importers must maintain detailed records of end-use, quantities, and customer identity, and are subject to DEA inspection and reporting requirements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCE | -- | -- | -- |
| MEXICO | -- | -- | -- |
| ITALY | -- | -- | -- |
| TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS | -- | -- | -- |
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
BENZENE
HS 290220
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
HETEROCYCLIC COMP WITH UNFUSED PYRAZOLE RING NESOI
HS 293319
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
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| South Carolina | -- | -- | -- |
| California | -- | -- | -- |
| Connecticut | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
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| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | -- | -- |
| LAREDO, TX | -- | -- | -- |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | -- | -- | -- |