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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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