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U.S. imports of benzyl alcohol (HS 290621) totaled $2.6M in July 2026, traded with 11 countries.
Importers of Benzyl Alcohol paid $513K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 20% on $2.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Benzyl Alcohol imports of $2.6M in July 2026 ran 34% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBenzyl alcohol (also known as phenylmethanol or α-hydroxytoluene) is an aromatic alcohol with broad application as a solvent, preservative, and fragrance ingredient, entering entirely under line 2906210000. India is the leading US supplier, reflecting its established fine-chemical manufacturing base, with Germany and China also significant sources. Importers sourcing from China should assess Section 301 tariff exposure, while pharmaceutical-grade material — used as a bacteriostatic preservative in injectable formulations — requires FDA admissibility review and manufacturer registration.
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84 shipments/mo
Both grades classify under 2906210000, but pharmaceutical-grade benzyl alcohol used as an injectable preservative is subject to FDA review as a drug substance or excipient. The foreign manufacturer must be registered with FDA and the product must meet USP specifications. Industrial-grade material used as a solvent or fragrance ingredient does not trigger the same admissibility requirements, though documentation of intended use is advisable.
Benzyl alcohol originating in China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current Section 301 list coverage for this compound and confirm the applicable duty with a licensed customs broker before finalizing sourcing decisions.
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Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 2906
Subheading 290621 · $2.6M of $25.2M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906210000 | Benzyl Alcohol | $2.6M | 19.51% | 98.62% | $513K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2906210000 | Benzyl Alcohol (A-Hydroxytoluene; Phenyl-Methanol) | $840K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$2.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$840KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
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India and China together supply 73% of it.
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rate provision · imports
0.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 19.51%.