Isopropyl Benzoate

Isopropyl benzoate is the isopropyl ester of benzoic acid falling under HTS 2916.31.50.00 'other' esters. Functions as plasticizer and fragrance fixative in cosmetics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3302.90Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If in finished cosmetic fragrance compounds

Odoriferous mixtures for perfumes classify in Chapter 33.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 31.5%

If industrial plasticizer blends

Plasticizer preparations containing the ester move to Chapter 38.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 31.5%

If saturated acyclic monocarboxylic esters

Molecular structure interpretation could affect acyclic vs aromatic classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide CIR cosmetic ingredient review safety assessment documentation

• Include ester content assay (≥98%) via gas chromatography

• Declare low vapor pressure for VOC exemption verification