U.S. imports of Piperonal (Heliotropin) (HS 293293) totaled $122K in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Piperonal (Heliotropin) paid $86K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 40.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Piperonal (Heliotropin) imports of $122K in August 2026 ran 74% below the year-to-date monthly average of $473K.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 7 of 13 in heading 2932
Subheading 293293 · $122K of $231.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2932930000 | Piperonal (Heliotropin) | $212K | 40.47% | 100.00% | $86K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2932930000 | Piperonal (Heliotropin) | $75K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$122KYoY · free account
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$75KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.9M of Piperonal (Heliotropin) and exported $702K.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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China and Germany together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 40.47% of imports for consumption.