Benzyl Benzoate USP Grade from Germany
Benzyl benzoate, a benzoic acid ester, has a mild balsamic odor and is used in perfumery and as a pharmaceutical flavor masker. It falls under HTS 2916.31.20.00 due to its odoriferous nature as a benzoic acid derivative in the aromatic monocarboxylic acids heading.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Submit USP certificates and CoA verifying pharmaceutical purity while maintaining odoriferous classification
• Declare intended use as flavor/fragrance intermediate; pharmaceutical formulations may require different documentation
• Watch for anti-dusting agents - per Chapter 29 note (g), these are allowed if solely for safety/transport