4-Nitrobenzophenone from China
Para-nitrobenzophenone contains nitro substitution para to the diaryl ketone linkage, qualifying under HTS 2914.79.90.00 as nitrated ketone. Widely used in photoinitiator manufacture, pharmaceuticals, and organic electronics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• CAS 1144-71-0 verification essential for photoinitiator-grade material
• Light-sensitive; amber packaging required to prevent decomposition
• Dye intermediate potential requires Chapter 29 note compliance check