2914.79.40.00/4,4'-Dichlorobenzophenone/Japan

4,4'-Dichlorobenzophenone from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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