4-Sulfobenzophenone from Germany
4-Sulfobenzophenone features sulfonic acid group substitution, classifying as sulfonated aromatic ketone derivative per HTS 2914.79.40.00. Applied in water-soluble photoinitiators.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify free acid vs. sodium salt form; salts follow chapter note 3(C)
• Hygroscopic; package with silica gel desiccants
• Water solubility testing documentation aids aqueous solution declarations