2-Phenoxyethanol from Japan
2-Phenoxyethanol is an aromatic ether-alcohol compound with the formula C6H5OCH2CH2OH, featuring a phenyl group attached to an ethoxyethanol chain. It falls under HTS 2909.49.15.00 as an aromatic ether-alcohol derivative, chemically defined and used primarily as a preservative in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Verify chemical purity and provide SDS (Safety Data Sheets) for customs clearance as it's a hazardous material
• Ensure proper labeling for cosmetic/pharma use to avoid reclassification under Chapter 33