Benzyl Acetate from China
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 — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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