Benzotrifluoride from Mexico
Benzotrifluoride (trifluoromethylbenzene) qualifies as a fluorinated aromatic hydrocarbon under HTS 2903.89.15.00. Solvent and synthetic intermediate for pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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