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.

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.

2918.21Lower: 16.5% vs 31.5%

If salicylic acid analogs emphasizing ortho-hydroxy carboxylic

Specific phenolic carboxylic acids have dedicated subheadings taking precedence.

2933.69.60Lower: 11% vs 31.5%

If heterocyclic ketone presentation

Fluorenone's five-membered ring may qualify as heterocycle under 2933 if carbon-oxygen emphasized.

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Import Tips & Compliance

HPLC purity certificate mandatory; fluorenone impurities can shift classification

Special packaging for light-sensitive material; declare as 'organic semiconductor intermediate'

Avoid bulk powder entry without anti-caking agent justification per chapter note (f)

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4-(Diethylamino)benzophenone

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2-Hydroxy-4-(2-hydroxyethoxy)benzophenone

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2,4-Dihydroxybenzophenone

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