4-Chlorobenzoic Acid from Japan
4-Chlorobenzoic acid is an aromatic monocarboxylic acid with a chlorine atom at the para position on the benzene ring, classified under HTS 2916.39.16.00 as a halogenated derivative of benzoic acid. It appears as white crystalline powder used primarily in chemical synthesis.
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%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (typically 98%+ min) as impurities affect classification; ensure SDS and chemical passport for hazmat shipping; avoid misclassification as pesticide intermediate without proof of general use