Cosmetic Grade Benzyl Alcohol from China
Benzyl alcohol refined for cosmetic applications as a preservative in lotions and fragrances, with purity suitable for skin contact. Falls under HTS 2906.21.00.00 as pure aromatic benzyl alcohol, a separate chemically defined organic compound. Not put up in retail forms that would exclude it from Chapter 29.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Comply with FDA 21 CFR 172.515 indirect food additive listing if used in cosmetics contacting food
• Label with INCI name 'Benzyl Alcohol' and concentration; provide TSCA certification for US entry
• Avoid pitfall of retail packaging > specific thresholds, which shifts to Chapter 33 headings