Purified Benzyl Alcohol for Perfumery from China
Low-odor purified benzyl alcohol used as co-solvent in perfume formulations before fragrance blending. HTS 2906.21.00.00 as pure compound; not yet rendered 'particularly suitable for specific use' by odor additions per Chapter 29 note 2(g). Supplied bulk to compounders.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS chromatogram showing odor profile suitable for perfumery base
• IFRA amendment compliance documentation if used in final fragrance products
• Bulk drums only; retail consumer packaging shifts classification