Benzyl Salicylate from China
Benzyl salicylate is a salicylate ester widely used as a fixative in floral perfumes with mild balsamic odor. It qualifies under HTS 2918.23.2000 as an odoriferous compound being a salicylic acid ester per Chapter 29 hierarchy. Common in jasmine, lilac, and ylang-ylang fragrance formulations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Submit technical data sheet confirming use as fragrance fixative, not UV absorber
• Ensure 99%+ purity to distinguish from technical grade non-odoriferous products
• Provide safety data avoiding cosmetic claims that trigger Chapter 33 classification