Benzotrifluoride from Japan
Benzotrifluoride (trifluoromethylbenzene) qualifies as a fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbon under HTS 2903.89.15.00. Solvent and synthetic intermediate for pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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