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
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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