About HS Code 293293
Piperonal, also known as heliotropin, is a widely utilized fragrance and flavor ingredient, characterized by its sweet, floral, and vanilla-like aroma. It is a key component in numerous perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, and food flavorings. While it can be synthesized from controlled substances like isosafrole or safrole, piperonal itself is generally less restricted, although its trade is still monitored due to its potential, albeit less direct, as a precursor for illicit drug synthesis compared to PMK. Major importers include fragrance and flavor houses, cosmetic manufacturers, and food producers. Exporters are fine chemical and specialty ingredient manufacturers. The trade is primarily driven by consistent consumer demand for specific aromatic profiles and the dynamic needs of the cosmetics industry.
Products Under This Code
Piperonal, heliotropin, heliotropin fragrance, heliotropin flavor, piperonal for perfumes, piperonal for cosmetics, piperonal for food, aroma chemical piperonal
Real World Examples
Givaudan Piperonal, Firmenich Heliotropin, Symrise Piperonal, Takasago Heliotropin
Common Misclassification
Piperonal can be confused with its precursors, isosafrole (2932.91) or safrole (2932.94), but piperonal is an aldehyde, distinct from the alkene or ether structures of its precursors.
Products Classified Under 2932.93
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Major trade occurs between countries with strong fragrance and flavor industries, including France, Switzerland, USA, China, and India.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 293293?
HS code 293293 covers: Heterocyclic compounds; with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only, (other than lactones or compounds containing an unfused furan ring (whether or not hydrogenated) in the structure), piperonal. Piperonal, also known as heliotropin, is a widely utilized fragrance and flavor ingredient, characterized by its sweet, floral, and vanilla-like aroma. It is a key component in numerous perfumes, soaps, cosmetics, and food flavorings. While it can be synthesized from controlled substances like isosafrole or safrole, piperonal itself is generally less restricted, although its trade is still monitored due to its potential, albeit less direct, as a precursor for illicit drug synthesis compared to PMK. Major importers include fragrance and flavor houses, cosmetic manufacturers, and food producers. Exporters are fine chemical and specialty ingredient manufacturers. The trade is primarily driven by consistent consumer demand for specific aromatic profiles and the dynamic needs of the cosmetics industry.
What products fall under HS code 293293?
Piperonal, heliotropin, heliotropin fragrance, heliotropin flavor, piperonal for perfumes, piperonal for cosmetics, piperonal for food, aroma chemical piperonal
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293293?
Piperonal can be confused with its precursors, isosafrole (2932.91) or safrole (2932.94), but piperonal is an aldehyde, distinct from the alkene or ether structures of its precursors.
How is HS code 293293 structured?
HS code 293293 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (32) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (93) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.