Benzyl Salicylate from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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