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U.S. imports of piperonal (heliotropin) (HS 293293) totaled $1.0M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Importers of Piperonal (Heliotropin) paid $200K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 21% on $937K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Piperonal (Heliotropin) imports of $1.0M in April 2026 ran 68% above the year-to-date monthly average of $606K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPiperonal — also marketed as heliotropin — is a benzaldehyde derivative with a characteristic floral, vanilla-like aroma, widely used in fine fragrance, soap, and flavor formulations. It is also a monitored chemical precursor under international drug-control conventions because it can be used in the synthesis of MDMA and related compounds, so US imports (2932930000) are subject to DEA oversight and may require import authorization depending on quantity and end-use. China is the leading supplier to the US market, with Spain and Germany also significant sources, reflecting both large-scale Asian production and European specialty chemical manufacturing. Importers should verify current DEA requirements and maintain end-use documentation to avoid delays at entry.
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Piperonal is classified as a List I chemical under the DEA's chemical control program, meaning it is subject to import/export permit requirements and recordkeeping obligations. It is not itself a controlled substance, but its status as a recognized MDMA precursor means that commercial importers must register with the DEA and comply with reporting thresholds.
European suppliers — particularly from Spain and Germany — often produce piperonal to higher purity specifications suited for fine fragrance and pharmaceutical-grade applications, while Chinese production tends to serve higher-volume, cost-sensitive industrial fragrance and flavor markets. Buyers should specify purity, residual solvent limits, and certificate-of-analysis requirements in purchase contracts regardless of origin.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2932930000 | PIPERONAL (HELIOTROPIN) | $1.0M | 21.33% | $200K |
PIPERONAL (HELIOTROPIN)
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2932930000 | PIPERONAL (HELIOTROPIN) | $20K |
PIPERONAL (HELIOTROPIN)
204 kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $1.0M | $14K | -$1.0M |
| New York | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| Pennsylvania | -- | -- | -- |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $714K | -- | -$714K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $302K | -- | -$302K |
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $11K | +$11K |