2,4-Dichlorobenzophenone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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