Benzilic Acid Sodium Salt from Japan

Sodium benzilate, the sodium salt of 2,2-diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid, used in coordination chemistry. Classified in HTS 2918.17.00.01 per chapter note 3(C)(1) as inorganic salt of the organic acid compound. Applied in synthesis of metal-organic frameworks and as analytical reagent.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

15.8%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Specify salt formation details in CoA; confirm pH/stoichiometry to verify organic base classification

Avoid aqueous solutions exceeding note (d) parameters