Methyl Benzilate Technical Grade from Germany
Technical-grade methyl benzilate contains minor impurities but remains a separate chemically defined compound per Chapter 29 note (a), classifying under HTS 2918.19.1100. Used in industrial organic synthesis for dyes and polymers. The specific naming in the tariff overrides general purity concerns.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document impurity levels (<1%) to affirm 'chemically defined' status; avoid bulk packaging that suggests mixtures
• Comply with DOT hazmat labeling for transport
• Test for stabilizer necessity per note (f)