Industrial Benzoyl Chloride
Industrial-grade benzoyl chloride used in large-scale production of pharmaceuticals, dyes, and perfumes through acylation of alcohols, amines, and phenols. As a separate chemically defined organic compound, it is classified under tariff item 2916.32.00 as an aromatic monocarboxylic acid halide.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a mixture of different aromatic acid chlorides
Mixtures not meeting the single chemically defined compound criteria may fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed product specification sheet to CBSA, including assay and impurity profile, to confirm classification
• If the product contains impurities, ensure they do not render it particularly suitable for a specific use, per Chapter 29 Note 1
Related Products under Tariff item 2916.32.00
Benzoyl Chloride 99% Pure
Benzoyl chloride is a colorless to pale yellow liquid acyl chloride derived from benzoic acid, used primarily as a reagent in organic synthesis for acylation reactions. It falls under tariff item 2916.32.00 as the acid chloride derivative of benzoic acid.
Benzoyl Chloride Flake Form
Benzoyl chloride solidified into flakes for easier handling and reduced vapor hazard during transport. Still classified under tariff item 2916.32.00 under Chapter 29 Note 1(f) for necessary stabilizers.
Benzoyl Chloride for Dye Manufacture
Special purity benzoyl chloride for azo dye coupler synthesis via Schotten-Baumann conditions. Meets Chapter 29 Note 1(h) criteria for dye production intermediates and is classified under tariff item 2916.32.00.
Benzoyl Chloride in Toluene Solution
15-20% benzoyl chloride dissolved in toluene for safer handling in manufacturing. Classifiable under tariff item 2916.32.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(e) as a solvent solution necessary for transport safety.
Benzoyl Chloride Research Quantity
Small pack (100g-1kg) benzoyl chloride for university and R&D labs. High purity with detailed CoA. Classified under tariff item 2916.32.00 as a separate chemically defined organic compound per Note 1(a).
Benzoyl Chloride with Emetic Additive
Benzoyl chloride with denatonium benzoate emetic added for safety identification per Chapter 29 Note 1(g). Remains classified under tariff item 2916.32.00 as the addition facilitates identification without specific use suitability.