Benzophenone
Benzophenone (C6H5)2CO is a diaryl ketone used in UV absorbers and photoinitiators for inks and plastics. As a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, it is classified under tariff item 2914.39.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product has additional oxygen functions.
Ketones with other oxygen functions are classified under 2914.50.
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Related Products under Tariff item 2914.39.00
1-(2-Naphthalenyl)ethanone (2-Acetylnaphthalene)
1-(2-Naphthalenyl)ethanone, also known as 2-acetylnaphthalene, is an aromatic ketone without additional oxygen functions, used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and dye synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, qualifying under tariff item 2914.39.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone.
1-Tetralone
1-Tetralone (alpha-tetralone) is a bicyclic aromatic ketone used in organic synthesis and fragrance applications. As a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, it falls under tariff item 2914.39.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone.
2'-Acetonaphthone (1-(2-Naphthalenyl)ethanone) 99% Pure
2'-Acetonaphthone (1-(2-naphthalenyl)ethanone) at 99% purity is a high-quality aromatic ketone used as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals. As a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, it falls under tariff item 2914.39.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone.
2-Methylbenzophenone
2-Methylbenzophenone is an alkyl-substituted aromatic ketone used in polymer photoinitiator formulations. As a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, it classifies under tariff item 2914.39.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone.
4-Methoxyacetophenone
4-Methoxyacetophenone has a methoxy group on the aromatic ring, but its primary function is as a ketone. Despite the ether presence, it is classified as an aromatic ketone under tariff item 2914.39.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone, per the numerical order rule in Chapter 29.
4-Methylacetophenone
4-Methylacetophenone (p-tolyl methyl ketone) is an aromatic ketone used in flavorings and pharmaceutical intermediates. As a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, it qualifies under tariff item 2914.39.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone.