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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%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

• 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