Benzyl Formate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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