Isopropyl Benzoate from Mexico
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.
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
• Provide CIR cosmetic ingredient review safety assessment documentation
• Include ester content assay (≥98%) via gas chromatography
• Declare low vapor pressure for VOC exemption verification