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%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
• 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