4-Benzoylbenzoic Acid from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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

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

4-Benzoylbenzoic Acid from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.30.25.00