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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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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