4-Hydroxybenzophenone from China

4-Hydroxybenzophenone is an aromatic compound featuring a ketone group and a phenolic hydroxy function on a benzene ring linked by a carbonyl. It falls under HTS 2918.30.3000 as an aromatic carboxylic acid derivative with both aldehyde/ketone and additional oxygen (hydroxy) functions, specifically classified as 'other' in this subcategory. Commonly used in UV absorbers and photoinitiators.

Duty Rate — China → United States

31.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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

Provide detailed chemical purity certificates and CAS number (611-94-9) documentation to verify classification under Chapter 29

Ensure SDS sheets comply with HAZMAT regulations for ketone compounds; avoid misclassification as simple phenols

Label with stabilizer content if present, as per Chapter 29 note (f), to prevent reclassification