Benzyl Alcohol for Epoxy Resin Solvent from Japan
High-boiling benzyl alcohol specifically effective as reactive diluent and solvent in epoxy resin formulations. Classifies as pure benzyl alcohol HTS 2906.21.00.00; end-use doesn't affect chemical classification per HTS rules. Chemically defined aromatic alcohol without Chapter 29 exclusions.
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%
Import Tips
• Include end-use statement but emphasize pure compound status to prevent misclassification
• Low water content (<0.5%) critical for epoxy applications; document in CoA
• TSCA reporting may apply if >10,000 lbs/year imported for commercial use