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.

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.

2924.29.43.00Higher: 41.5% vs 31.5%

If nitrogen function (diethylamino) is principal characteristic

Aromatic amines with subordinate ketone groups classify under Chapter 29 nitrogen functions per numerical order rule.

2914Lower: 14% vs 31.5%

If for bulk industrial ketone use without photoinitiator purity specs

Cyclic ketones like substituted benzophenones go to 2914 if not specifically note 3 compounds.

3204.11.50.00Higher: 41.5% vs 31.5%

If when imported for direct use in synthetic dye manufacture

Disperse dyes and preparations put up for specific coloring use exclude from Chapter 29 per note 2(g).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit detailed structural formula and NMR/GC purity data to confirm classification over nitrogen-function headings

Check for TSCA registration; common error is shipping without proper amino compound hazard labeling

Avoid describing as 'dye intermediate' which could trigger 3204 classification

Related Products under HTS 2918.30.25.00

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.

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.

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.