Methyl Benzilate from Germany
Methyl benzilate is the methyl ester of benzilic acid, a chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid with alcohol function but without other oxygen function. It falls under HTS 2918.19.1100 as a specific enumerated product in the subcategory for aromatic derivatives. This compound is typically used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis.
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
• Verify purity certificates to confirm it meets the chemically defined compound criteria per Chapter 29 notes; provide detailed chemical analysis reports for CBP review
• Ensure packaging complies with UN standards for chemical transport
• Avoid misclassification as a mixture by documenting single-isomer content