Ethylhexyl Salicylate (Octyl Salicylate) from Japan
Ethylhexyl salicylate provides mild floral odor but primarily used for UV absorption with secondary fragrance role. HTS 2918.23.2000 when imported specifically as odoriferous compound per Chapter 29 notes. Dual function in sunscreen fragrances.
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
• ,Include comparative odor evaluation vs technical grade material
• Avoid cosmetic formulation claims triggering Chapter 33 classification