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
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
• 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