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
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 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