Isobutyl Benzoate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Reference CIR safety assessment for cosmetic ingredient use
• Provide Hansen solubility parameters for coatings applications
• Declare low odor characteristics for fragrance-sensitive uses