5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid

This is a specific aromatic ketone-phenol compound featuring a benzoyl group, hydroxy, methoxy, and sulfonic acid functionalities on a benzene ring. It falls under HTS 2914.50.10.00 as it precisely matches the chemical structure defined for this subheading within Chapter 29 for ketones with other oxygen functions. Primarily used as an intermediate in dye synthesis and pharmaceutical production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2914Same rate: 35%

If supplied as a salt form like sodium salt

Sulfonic acid salts of ketone-phenols are classified under 2914.70 per Chapter 29 notes on inorganic salts of organic acids.

3204.11.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If further processed into a synthetic dye or pigment

Once converted to coloring matter, it moves out of Chapter 29 to heading 3204 per chapter exclusions for synthetic organic coloring matter.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 35%

If imported as a mixture or solution for lab use exceeding Chapter 29 criteria

Complex chemical preparations not purely defined organic compounds fall under 3824 as chemical mixtures.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and structure to avoid misclassification

Ensure SDS and CAS number (if assigned) match import documentation

Watch for stabilizer additions that could shift to other 2914 provisions