2,4,6-Trinitrobenzophenone

2,4,6-Trinitrobenzophenone bears three nitro groups on one ring, exemplifying heavily nitrated aromatic ketones under HTS 2914.79.40.00. Used in energetic materials research.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.5%+7.5%13%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.5%β€”5.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.5%β€”5.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.5%β€”5.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.5%β€”5.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2904.20.45.00Higher: 40.5% vs 13%

If cyclic ketone peroxide forms

Chapter note 6 excludes epoxides/peroxides from standard ketone headings.

3602.00.00Higher: 17.5% vs 13%

If formulated as explosive

Prepared explosives shift to Chapter 36 regardless of organic structure.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ ATF/ITAR review likely; declare research vs. explosive end-use explicitly

β€’ Yellow explosive label required; ship <5kg per package

β€’ Molecular weight confirmation prevents TNT analog confusion