Purified Benzyl Alcohol for Perfumery from Japan
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 — 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
• 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