4-Chlorobenzoic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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