Benzyl Benzoate from Mexico
Benzyl benzoate is an aromatic ether compound used as scabicide pesticide for treating scabies and lice. Falls under HTS 2909.30.30.00 as a pesticide with aromatic ether-phenyl structure. Technical grade imported for pharmaceutical and veterinary formulations.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Dual EPA/FDA oversight requires both pesticide and drug registrations; include stability testing data
• Pitfall: medical device classification if in applicator form
• Use GHS-compliant safety data sheets for hazmat compliance