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Benzyl Acetate

Benzyl acetate, the ester of acetic acid and benzyl alcohol, has a jasmine-like floral scent used extensively in perfumes. Classified in HTS 2915.39.45 as an odoriferous acetic acid ester compound. It serves as a key ingredient in synthetic jasmine fragrances.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina4.8%+37.5%42.3%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico4.8%+10.0%14.8%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada4.8%+10.0%14.8%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+12.5%12.5%

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2916.39Lower: 19% vs 42.3%

If derived from unsaturated alcohol

Esters of acetic acid with unsaturated alcohols like benzyl (aromatic) may shift based on parent chain.

3302.90.10Lower: 37.5% vs 42.3%

If in retail perfume mixtures

When part of consumer fragrance products, Chapter 33 applies.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide IFRA compliance certificates for fragrance use to support classification

โ€ข Declare optical rotation if chiral; impure mixtures classified by last numerical heading