5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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