Product classification
HS code for Safrole: 2932.94
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), safrole.
Classification of safrole under HS 2932.94
Safrole is a clear or slightly yellow oily liquid classified under HS code 2932.94. It is a heterocyclic compound with oxygen hetero-atom(s) only. Chapter 29 covers organic chemicals, and heading 2932 specifically includes heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms. Safrole is a significant chemical because it is a precursor in the synthesis of various fragrances and is also monitored under international drug control conventions as a precursor for MDMA. The classification 2932.94 is specific to the chemically pure compound. The classification logic follows the chemical structure: it is a benzodioxole derivative. Because it is specifically named in the subheadings of 2932, it takes precedence over more general chemical categories. Importers should be aware that because this is a controlled precursor (List I chemical in many jurisdictions), additional permits are usually required alongside the HS classification.
- Covers
- Pure safrole (4-Allyl-1,2-methylenedioxybenzene)
- Chemically defined safrole for laboratory use
- Safrole used as a chemical intermediate
- Also under 2932.94
- Restricted chemical suppliers for legitimate use
- sassafras oil (natural source)
Codes often confused with 2932.94
Common mistake. Safrole is most commonly misclassified under HS code 3301.29, which covers essential oils. While safrole is the primary component of sassafras oil, the pure chemical isolated from the oil belongs in Chapter 29. If the product is the natural essential oil itself, it stays in 3301. Another common error is confusing it with its isomers or derivatives, such as Isosafrole (2932.91) or Piperonal (2932.93). Each of these has its own specific subheading within 2932 due to their status as controlled precursors.
Top exporters and importers of HS 293294 (the code used for safrole), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293294 (the code used for safrole) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 97% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 72% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 293294, not only safrole.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $77K 97% of world exports
- 2 Taiwan* ~$1K 1.6% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Switzerland $950 1.2% of world exports
World total: $80K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Sweden $8K 72% of world imports
- 2 Ghana $814 7.6% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $625 5.8% of world imports
World total: $11K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for safrole
Brazil classifies safrole under NCM 2932.94.00: HS 2932.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about safrole
What is the HS code for Safrole?
The HS code for Safrole is 293294 (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), safrole). The specific HS code for safrole is 2932.94.
How do I classify Safrole for customs?
Safrole is classified under HS code 293294 — 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), safrole. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is sassafras oil classified under the same code as safrole?
No, sassafras oil is an essential oil and is classified under HS code 3301.29. Only the isolated, pure chemical safrole is classified under 2932.94.
Which countries are the top exporters of safrole (HS 293294)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293294 (the code used for safrole) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($77K, 97% of world exports), Taiwan (about $1K) and Switzerland ($950). World exports came to about $80K, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of safrole (HS 293294)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 293294 (the code used for safrole) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($8K, 72% of world imports), Ghana ($814) and South Korea ($625). World imports came to about $11K, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Safrole the same in all countries?
The base HS code 293294 for Safrole is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for safrole in Brazil?
In Brazil, safrole (HS 293294) is classified under NCM 2932.94.00.