Benzoin Siam Balsam from Japan

Benzoin Siam, from Styrax tonkinensis, is a premium balsam grade for incense and fragrance fixatives. HTS 1301.90.91.05 covers it as a natural balsam oleoresin, barring any conversion to resinoids.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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Import Tips

• Specify 'Siam grade' on docs to match quality standards and prevent under-valuation claims

• Fumigation certs may be needed for wooden shipping containers holding resin

• Test for benzoic acid content; high levels could prompt 2916 chemical classification