Monochloroacetic Acid Benzyl Ester from China
Benzyl monochloroacetate is an aromatic ester of monochloroacetic acid, classified in HTS 2915.40.20.00 pursuant to additional U.S. note 3 for halogenated derivatives. Key intermediate in fragrance synthesis.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify benzyl aromatic nature; odor documentation if additives present per note 6(G)
• Avoid retail packing resembling chapter exclusions