Arbutin (Hydroquinone-β-D-Glucopyranoside) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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