4-Benzoylbenzoic Acid

This compound combines benzoic acid with a benzoyl ketone group, used in pharmaceutical intermediates and liquid crystals. HTS 2918.30.2500 applies as an aromatic acid with ketone function and additional oxygen, matching U.S. note 3 descriptions for such derivatives.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2916.39.15.00Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If classified by principal carboxylic acid function

Aromatic polycarboxylic acids without ketone emphasis go to 2916 per numerical order.

2914.69Lower: 15.5% vs 31.5%

If keto-acid esters or derivatives

Esters of ketone-phenols classify with parent ketone per chapter note 5(A).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Acid value and melting point specs required to distinguish from simple benzoic acids

Pharma-grade needs DMF/CEP filings; avoid generic 'organic acid' descriptions

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4-Hydroxybenzophenone

4-Hydroxybenzophenone is an aromatic ketone carboxylic acid derivative with a phenolic hydroxy group, used primarily as a UV absorber in plastics and coatings. It falls under HTS 2918.30.2500 as an aromatic compound with both ketone and additional oxygen (hydroxy) functions, specifically listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for certain photoinitiators and stabilizers.

4-(Diethylamino)benzophenone

An aromatic amino-ketone compound used as a photoinitiator in inks and UV-curable resins, featuring a diethylamino substituent on benzophenone. It qualifies for HTS 2918.30.2500 as an aromatic ketone with additional oxygen function per U.S. note 3, distinguishing it from simple amines.

9-Fluorenone-2-Carboxylic Acid

A fluorenone derivative with carboxylic acid at position 2, used in advanced materials and OLED synthesis. Falls under HTS 2918.30.2500 as an aromatic ketone-carboxylic acid specifically referenced in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI.

2-Hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzophenone

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.

Michler's Ketone (4,4'-Bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone)

Michler's ketone is a diaryl ketone with two dimethylamino groups, widely used as a photosensitizer and dye intermediate. Falls under HTS 2918.30.2500 as an aromatic compound described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, emphasizing its ketone with oxygen-related functions in context.

2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone

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.