4-Hydroxybenzophenone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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