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Phenethyl Alcohol Natural from Japan

Phenethyl alcohol (rose oil) is a key aromatic alcohol providing floral rose-like scent in perfumes and flavorings. Classified under HTS 2906.29.20.00 as an odoriferous aromatic cyclic alcohol used primarily in fragrance and flavor industries.

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

• Include GC-MS analysis certificate verifying natural origin (≥98% purity)

• Declare FEMA GRAS status for food flavoring applications with supporting documentation

• Ensure IFRA compliance certification for cosmetic fragrance use