Benzophenone
Benzophenone (C6H5)2CO is a diaryl ketone used in UV absorbers and photoinitiators for inks and plastics. Classified under HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone lacking additional oxygen functions per chapter notes. Its pure form meets the separate chemically defined compound criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If halogenated derivative like chlorinated benzophenone
Halogenated ketones fall under specific halogenated provisions later in numerical order.
If used/formulated as fluorescent brightening agent
Chapter exclusion note sends brightening agents to Chapter 32 synthetic organic products.
If supplied as additive preparation for rubber/plastics
Antioxidant/UV stabilizer preparations exceed pure compound scope, go to Chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm <1% impurities via HPLC analysis to qualify as chemically defined compound under chapter note (a)
• Include REACH/ TSCA registration docs; pitfall is failing phototoxicity hazard declarations
• Package with stabilizers only if necessary for transport per note (f) to avoid reclassification
Related Products under HTS 2914.39.90.00
Acetophenone
Acetophenone is an aromatic ketone with the formula C6H5COCH3, featuring a phenyl group attached to a carbonyl. It falls under HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an aromatic ketone without other oxygen functions, classified as 'other' within this subheading. Commonly used as a fragrance in perfumes and a photoinitiator in coatings.
Fluorenone
Fluorenone is a tricyclic aromatic ketone used in dyes and pharmaceuticals, with carbonyl in fused ring system. Fits HTS 2914.39.90.00 as 'other' aromatic ketone without other oxygen functions, qualifying as chemically defined organic compound.
4-Methylacetophenone
4-Methylacetophenone (p-tolyl methyl ketone) is an aromatic ketone used in flavorings and pharmaceutical intermediates. It qualifies for HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone without additional oxygen functions, distinct from specified acetophenone variants.
Propiophenone
Propiophenone (C6H5COC2H5) serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. As a simple aromatic ketone without other oxygen functions, it fits HTS 2914.39.90.00 'other' category under the ketones and quinones heading.
2-Methylbenzophenone
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.
4-Methoxyacetophenone
4-Methoxyacetophenone features a methoxy group on the aromatic ring, primarily functioning as a ketone. Despite ether presence, classified as aromatic ketone under HTS 2914.39.90.00 per numerical order rule in chapter notes, as no separate ether heading applies.