Phenethyl Alcohol (2-Phenylethanol) from China
Phenethyl alcohol is an aromatic alcohol (C6H5CH2CH2OH) used in perfumes, flavors, and as a preservative with rose-like odor. Classified under HTS 2906.29.60.00 as other aromatic cyclic alcohols. Meets Chapter 29 requirements for chemically defined organic compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis confirming ≥98% purity to distinguish from perfume compounds in Chapter 33
• Declare intended use as 'flavor/fragrance intermediate' to avoid Chapter 33 classification
• Anti-dumping documentation required if sourced from China due to historical investigations