4,4'-Dichlorobenzophenone

4,4'-Dichlorobenzophenone has chlorine substituents para on both phenyl rings of the benzophenone core, classifying as halogenated aromatic ketone under HTS 2914.79.40.00. Essential for polycarbonate resin production.

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.

2903.69Higher: 13.7% vs 13%

If primarily halogenated hydrocarbon

Chapter note prioritizes parent hydrocarbon if halogen dominates over ketone function.

2914.79.30.00Higher: 35% vs 13%

If sulfonated rather than halogenated

Sulfonated aromatic ketones have separate statistical suffix.

3907.61.00Higher: 41.5% vs 13%

If imported pre-polymerized

Polymerized forms shift to Chapter 39 plastics.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide polymer manufacturer end-use letters if challenging industrial vs. general classification

β€’ Confirm <0.1% impurities per chapter note (a); high purity critical for duty determination

β€’ Package in nitrogen-flushed containers to prevent hydrolysis during ocean transit