Benzilic Acid Technical Grade from Japan
Technical grade benzilic acid (95-98% purity) for industrial synthesis applications. Remains under HTS 2918.17.00.01 as chemically defined organic compound despite minor impurities not constituting mixtures. Used in large-scale production of quaternary ammonium compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Bulk shipments require NIOSH-approved drum labeling; test impurity profile to prevent 3824 reclassification
• Consider FTZ entry for processing