2-Hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzophenone from China
This benzophenone derivative features two hydroxy groups and an ethoxy linkage, serving as a reactive UV absorber in coatings and adhesives. Classified under HTS 2918.30.2500 due to its aromatic structure with ketone function and multiple additional oxygen groups, as specified in U.S. note 3 for certain aromatic oxygen-function compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Confirm CAS number 131-54-4 and structure matches note 3 description to prevent misclassification as polymer additive
• Include REACH compliance docs if from EU; watch for solvent content exceeding chapter note (e) limits