Methyl Diphenylglycolate from China
Methyl diphenylglycolate, synonymous with methyl benzilate, is a white crystalline powder that is the methyl ester derivative of benzilic acid. Classified under HTS 2918.19.1100 due to its aromatic structure and specific identification in the tariff schedule for benzilic acid methyl ester. Primarily serves as a synthetic intermediate in organic chemistry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and CAS number (76-89-1) on commercial invoices for easy verification
• Check for stabilizer additions per Chapter 29 note (f) to avoid reclassification
• Register with TSCA if used in US manufacturing