Benzyl Alcohol USP Grade from China
Benzyl alcohol is a primary aromatic alcohol used as a solvent and preservative in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and flavorings. It falls under HTS 2906.29.20.00 as an aromatic cyclic alcohol classified as an odoriferous or flavoring compound due to its mild pleasant aroma and use in fragrance formulations.
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 Certificate of Analysis confirming purity ≥99% and USP compliance for pharmaceutical grade imports
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) documenting low toxicity profile and proper hazard classification
• Verify REACH compliance for EU-origin material and TSCA registration for US manufacturing use