2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone from Japan
A dihydroxy-substituted aromatic ketone used in sunscreen formulations and polymer stabilizers, featuring two phenolic OH groups. Classified in HTS 2918.30.2500 per additional U.S. note 3 as an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative with ketone and additional oxygen functions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include FDA cosmetic ingredient documentation if for personal care end-use
• Monitor for free phenol content; excess may trigger 2907 reclassification