Benzophenone from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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