Arbutin (Hydroquinone-β-D-Glucopyranoside) from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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