4-Sulfobenzophenone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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