4,4'-Dichlorobenzophenone from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide polymer manufacturer end-use letters if challenging industrial vs. general classification
• Confirm <0.1% impurities per chapter note (a); high purity critical for duty determination
• Package in nitrogen-flushed containers to prevent hydrolysis during ocean transit