Benzoylformic Acid from Japan

Benzoylformic acid (phenylglyoxylic acid) is an aromatic alpha-keto acid with both carboxylic and ketone groups, falling under HTS 2918.30.90.00 for carboxylic acids with ketone function. It serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis and pharmaceutical production.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

3.7%

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

Label containers with UN number for proper hazmat classification as organic peroxide precursor

Submit Certificate of Analysis (CoA) verifying >98% purity to prevent reclassification as mixtures

Declare REACH compliance if originating from EU to facilitate customs processing

Benzoylformic Acid from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2918.30.90.00