4-Hydroxybenzophenone from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the product matches the exact chemical description in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI to avoid reclassification
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) and SDS confirming purity and aromatic structure during customs entry
• Ensure proper HAZMAT labeling as it may be irritant; common pitfall is incorrect storage class declaration