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2914.39.90.00/Benzophenone/Mexico

Benzophenone from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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