Benzyl Phenylacetate from Japan
Benzyl phenylacetate is the benzyl ester derivative of phenylacetic acid, valued in perfumery for its heavy floral-jasmine scent profile. It qualifies for HTS 2916.39.77.00 as a chemically defined ester of phenylacetic acid under the aromatic monocarboxylic acids provision.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Submit Certificate of Analysis verifying >98% purity and absence of isomers to meet 'separate chemically defined' requirement
• Include REACH/ TSCA registration numbers for US import compliance with chemical substance regulations
• Separate from diluents during import; solutions only allowed if per Chapter Note (e) for safety/transport