2-Phenylethanol from China
2-Phenylethanol is a phenol-alcohol featuring a phenyl ring attached to an ethanol chain, fitting HTS 2907.29.0500 as a phenol-alcohol derivative. Widely used as a fragrance in perfumes and rose oil substitute.
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 analytical certificates confirming chemical purity for Chapter 29 eligibility
• Avoid retail packaging over 300cm³ to prevent reclassification as mixtures
• Note REACH compliance for EU exports; similar declarations needed for US import