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Isobutyl Benzoate from Japan

Isobutyl benzoate, the isobutyl ester of benzoic acid, falls under HTS 2916.31.50.00 'other' esters. Serves as emollient in cosmetics and solvent in specialty coatings.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Reference CIR safety assessment for cosmetic ingredient use

Provide Hansen solubility parameters for coatings applications

Declare low odor characteristics for fragrance-sensitive uses

Isobutyl Benzoate from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2916.31.50.00