Benzyl Formate from China
Benzyl formate (C6H5CH2OCHO) is the formic acid ester of benzyl alcohol, featuring an aromatic benzyl group. Classified under HTS 2915.13.10.00 as an aromatic ester of formic acid per Chapter 29 definitions. Used in perfumery and as a flavoring agent.
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
• Label with FEMA GRAS status and IFRA compliance for food/fragrance imports to meet FDA and TSCA requirements
• Include COA verifying >95% purity; lower purity risks reclassification as perfume compound (3302)
• Declare exact aromatic content as benzyl group qualifies under 'aromatic' per HTS specifications