Benzyl Alcohol for Epoxy Resin Solvent from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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