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