Methyl Benzilate from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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