Benzyl Salicylate from Mexico
Benzyl salicylate, a salicylic acid ester, serves as UV absorber and fixative in sunscreens and perfumes. Falls under HTS 2918.23.5000 as 'other esters of salicylic acid'—a chemically defined compound within Chapter 29's organic compound provisions.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FDA cosmetic ingredient labeling if destined for US market; declare flash point for DOT transport; verify no prohibited impurities listed in TSCA inventory