Benzotrifluoride from Japan
Benzotrifluoride (trifluoromethylbenzene) features three fluorine atoms on a methyl group attached to benzene. Falls under HTS 2903.89.20.00 as a halogenated aromatic derivative. Valuable solvent and synthetic intermediate.
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
• 19F-NMR essential to confirm trifluoromethyl vs ring fluorination
• Classify based on parent hydrocarbon (benzene) per chapter note precedence
• UN 2544 designation for international shipping