2-Nitrobenzophenone from Japan
2-Nitrobenzophenone features a nitro group ortho to the carbonyl on a diphenyl ketone structure, qualifying as an aromatic nitrated ketone derivative under 2914.79.40.00. Used in photoinitiator and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• Submit structural formula and synthesis route documentation to confirm ketone priority over nitro function
• Check for light-sensitive stabilizers; chapter note (f) allows if solely for preservation
• Ensure not misdeclared as pesticide intermediate (may require EPA registration)