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Organic Certified Benzyl Acetate from Japan

USDA Organic certified benzyl acetate extracted via enzymatic esterification, used in natural cosmetics and flavors. HTS 2915.39.1000 applies to this pure aromatic acetic ester as odoriferous compound per chapter 29 definitions. Organic certification verifies natural derivation process.

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

• Present USDA NOP certificate and transaction certificate; verify no prohibited synthetic catalysts used in production; common pitfall is improper organic solvent declarations in stabilization