Benzyl Alcohol USP Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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