2-Methylbenzophenone from Germany
2-Methylbenzophenone is an alkyl-substituted aromatic ketone used in polymer photoinitiator formulations. It classifies under HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone, meeting criteria for pure chemically defined compounds without additional functions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document substitution position (ortho) via NMR to distinguish from 4-methyl isomer
• Avoid water solutions exceeding note (d) limits to prevent mixture classification