Benzotrifluoride

Benzotrifluoride (trifluoromethylbenzene) qualifies as a fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbon under HTS 2903.89.15.00. Solvent and synthetic intermediate for pharmaceuticals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+25.0%30.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%—5.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%—5.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%—5.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%—5.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2903.44.10Lower: 13.7% vs 30.5%

If difluorochloromethane derivative

Specific difluoro compounds have dedicated subheadings.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 30.5%

If reaction by-product mixture

Manufacturing waste streams classify as chemical mixtures.

2903.69Lower: 13.7% vs 30.5%

If partially fluorinated cyclopentane analog

Cyclanic fluorinated hydrocarbons classify differently.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Refractive index testing confirms chemical identity (1.4120-1.4140)

• Class UN 2338 corrosive liquid for transport

• Separate isomers via distillation proof for pure compound status