Benzyl Acetate Pure from Japan
Benzyl acetate (C9H10O2) is an aromatic ester providing jasmine-like fragrance and fruity flavor in perfumes and foods. It is classified in HTS 2918.99.3500 as an odoriferous compound from aromatic carboxylic acid with oxygen function. Supplied in pure liquid form for flavor and fragrance compounding.
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
• IFRA compliance certificate required if dual fragrance/food use; separate food-grade from cosmetic shipments
• DOT shipping papers mandatory (UN 2810); label 'flammable liquid' clearly
• Avoid bulk imports without stabilizers—prone to hydrolysis per stability data