2-Phenylethanol from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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