Benzyl Phenylacetate from Japan
Benzyl phenylacetate is an ester of phenylacetic acid and benzyl alcohol, featuring a sweet, rosy-honey aroma used in floral perfumes and fruit flavorings. Classified under HTS 2916.34.15.00 as it qualifies as an odoriferous compound from phenylacetic acid derivatives per Chapter 29 notes on ester classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure IFRA compliance certification for fragrance materials to meet safety standards during customs review
• Declare CAS number (102-20-5) and REACH status if from EU sources to facilitate TSCA pre-manufacture notification
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg drums without proper UN-approved containers for hazardous liquid classification