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