Benzilic Acid from Japan
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 — 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 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