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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)