4-Hydroxybenzophenone from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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