Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octyl Salicylate)
Ethylhexyl salicylate, also known as octyl salicylate, provides mild floral odor but is primarily used for UV absorption with a secondary fragrance role. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is used primarily as a UV absorber and not as an odoriferous compound
Other esters of carboxylic acids with oxygen function may be classified in a different subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the primary use of the product; if used as a UV absorber in cosmetics, it may be classified elsewhere
• Provide the chemical purity certificate to CBSA
• Ensure the product is not mixed with other UV absorbers that would change classification
Related Products under Tariff item 2918.23.00
Amyl Salicylate
Amyl salicylate is a mixture of pentyl salicylate isomers with a herbal-fruity odor used in cologne and fruit flavors. It is a mixture of isomers of the same organic compound, falling under this tariff item per Chapter 29 note 1(b).
Benzyl Salicylate
Benzyl salicylate is a salicylate ester used as a fixative in floral perfumes with a mild balsamic odor. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item.
Bornyl Salicylate
Bornyl salicylate combines borneol with salicylic acid, yielding a piney-herbal odor for forest fragrance accords. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item.
Cinnamyl Salicylate
Cinnamyl salicylate offers a sweet-balsamic cinnamon odor used in oriental fragrance types. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item as an ester of salicylic acid.
Geranyl Salicylate
Geranyl salicylate is a floral-musk scented ester used in rose and gardenia perfume compositions. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item.
Isoamyl Salicylate
Isoamyl salicylate is a salicylate ester with a strong fruity-floral odor used in perfumes and fruit flavorings. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, classified under this tariff item.