Benzoylformic Acid from Mexico
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 — Mexico → 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