Benzoin Resinoid from China
Benzoin resinoid is extracted from styrax benzoin resin using solvents, yielding a balsamic, vanilla-like scent for oriental perfumes. Classified in HTS 3301.90.50.00 as 'other' resinoids suitable for perfumery. It's a concentrated intermediate, not a retail product.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Certify solvent-free status or residual levels to meet cosmetic safety standards
• Distinguish from gum benzoin (Chapter 13) by perfumery-grade extraction proof
• Package in inert glass to prevent oxidation during ocean freight