2,4-Dichlorobenzophenone from China
2,4-Dichlorobenzophenone is an aromatic ketone featuring two chlorine atoms on one benzene ring, classifying it as a halogenated derivative under HTS 2914.79.40.00. It serves as a key intermediate in synthesizing pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals like herbicides.
Duty Rate — China → United States
107.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.04.6094.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, GC-MS) confirming aromatic structure and halogenation to avoid reclassification
• Ensure SDS and purity certificates; impurities may trigger review under chapter note (a)
• Verify not excluded under chapter note (g) if containing colorants beyond identification purposes