Technical Grade Benzyl Alcohol Drum Pack from Japan
Technical grade benzyl alcohol (98% min) packaged in 55-gallon drums for industrial solvent applications. Pure aromatic cyclic alcohol under HTS 2906.21.00.00 as chemically defined compound without excluded additives. Bulk packaging maintains general industrial use classification.
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
• Verify drum reconditioning meets UN/DOT 1A1 standards; include test certificates
• Declare 'technical grade' with assay results to distinguish from USP/cosmetic grades
• Watch for over-declaration as 'perfume grade' triggering higher scrutiny