4-Sulfobenzophenone from Japan

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 — 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

• 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