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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of odoriferous mixtures for the food and drink industries (SITC 55141) totaled $73.5M in April 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Odoriferous Mixtures for the Food and Drink Industries paid $6.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $65.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Odoriferous Mixtures for the Food and Drink Industries imports of $73.5M in April 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $65.4M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCompound flavor systems—blended mixtures of odoriferous substances formulated specifically for use in food and beverage manufacturing—are among the most commercially significant inputs for processed food producers, and SITC 55141 captures this segment separately from industrial fragrance blends. These mixtures typically combine natural essential oils, synthetic aroma chemicals, and carrier solvents in proprietary formulations, and their composition is often protected as trade secrets, complicating customs documentation. FDA regulates flavor mixtures as food additives or GRAS substances, and importers must ensure each component of the blend meets US food safety standards. Consult a licensed customs broker or food regulatory specialist to confirm admissibility and labeling requirements for specific flavor compound imports.
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FDA requires that flavor mixtures meet food additive or GRAS standards for each component, but it does not require public disclosure of proprietary formulas. Importers can submit a confidential ingredient declaration to FDA that satisfies regulatory review without public exposure of the formula. However, all individual components must still be legally permitted for food use in the US, and the importer bears responsibility for ensuring compliance.
The defining criterion is intended end-use: 55141 covers mixtures formulated and sold for use in food or drink manufacturing, while 55149 covers odoriferous blends destined for industrial, cosmetic, or other non-food applications. The same chemical blend could fall in either heading depending on how it is formulated, labeled, and sold, making supplier documentation of intended use critical for correct classification.
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Monthly import values over time