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Arbutin (Hydroquinone-β-D-Glucopyranoside) from China

Arbutin is a hydroquinone glucoside from bearberry leaves, under HTS 2938.90.00.00. Widely used in cosmetics as skin-lightening agent and pharmaceutical intermediate.

Duty Rate — China → United States

16.2%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

File FDA cosmetic notification if destined for personal care products

Certify hydroquinone content <2% to avoid drug classification

Include glucoside bond hydrolysis stability data