Benzoin Gum-Resin from China
Benzoin is a fragrant natural gum-resin from Styrax trees, used in incense, perfumes, and pharmaceuticals. It is classified under HTS 1301.90.91.90 as other gum-resins, excluding forms put up as medicaments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Ensure no added sugars; over 10% sucrose shifts to heading 1704 licorice exclusion
• Document non-medicinal form; dosed preparations go to 3003/3004
• CITES compliance for certain Styrax species may require export permits