Benzilic Acid from Canada
Benzilic acid (2,2-diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid) is a chemically defined organic compound featuring a carboxylic acid group with an alcohol function and two phenyl groups on the alpha carbon. It falls under HTS 2918.17.00.01 as a specific carboxylic acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen functions, matching the chapter's scope for separate organic compounds. Primarily used as a chemical intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
15.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify 99%+ purity via Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound; ensure SDS includes GHS hazard labeling for transport
• Avoid misclassification as mixtures by confirming single isomer content