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U.S. imports of benzyl alcohol (HS 290621) totaled $2.3M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Benzyl Alcohol paid $411K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $2.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Benzyl Alcohol imports of $2.3M in April 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.8M.
Last updated: April 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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| INDIA | $418K | $5K | -$413K |
| NETHERLANDS | $328K | $27K | -$301K |
| CHINA | $306K | $8K | -$298K |
| IRELAND | -- | $276K | +$276K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2906210000 | BENZYL ALCOHOL | $2.3M | 18.00% | $411K |
BENZYL ALCOHOL
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2906210000 | BENZYL ALCOHOL (A-HYDROXYTOLUENE; PHENYL-METHANOL) | $880K |
BENZYL ALCOHOL (A-HYDROXYTOLUENE; PHENYL-METHANOL)
129.9K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | $544K | $125K | -$419K |
| Texas | $312K | $251K | -$61K |
| Illinois | $476K | $7K | -$469K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $860K | -- | -$860K |
| HOUSTON, TX | $312K | $251K | -$61K |
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | $302K | -- | -$302K |