Benzyl Benzoate USP Grade from Japan
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 — 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
• 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