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
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
• Acid value and melting point specs required to distinguish from simple benzoic acids
• Pharma-grade needs DMF/CEP filings; avoid generic 'organic acid' descriptions