Benzotrifluoride from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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