Benzyl Acetate from Canada
Benzyl acetate is an aromatic ester of acetic acid and benzyl alcohol, featuring a jasmine-like scent used extensively in soaps, detergents, and floral perfumes. Under HTS 2915.39.31.00 as an 'other' aromatic acetic acid ester described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It is a pure, chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 definitions.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify benzene-free production to meet purity standards; use child-resistant packaging if for consumer goods; document as single compound to avoid 3824 chemical prep classification