U.S. imports of Benzyl Alcohol (HS 290621) totaled $2.5M in August 2026, imported from 12 countries.
Importers of Benzyl Alcohol paid $384K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.47% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Benzyl Alcohol imports of $2.5M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.0M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Subheading 3 of 6 in heading 2906
Subheading 290621 · $2.5M of $19.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $21.8M of Benzyl Alcohol and exported $10.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906210000 | Benzyl Alcohol | $2.5M | 15.47% | 100.00% | $384K |
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) | $1.1M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Germany together supply 83% of it. China pays 43.0% duty; Germany 10.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 15.47% of imports for consumption.