Benzyl Salicylate from Mexico
Benzyl salicylate, ester of salicylic acid and benzyl alcohol, functions as a UV absorber in cosmetics and fixative in perfumes. Classified in HTS 2918.23.3000 as pure salicylic acid ester under note 3 specifications. Bulk chemical for formulation industries.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EU Annex XVII restrictions may apply - verify concentration limits; provide REACH registration if EU origin; include phototoxicity test data for cosmetic applications