4-(Diethylamino)benzophenone from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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