Benzylideneaniline from Japan
Benzylideneaniline is a Schiff base formed by the condensation of benzaldehyde and aniline, classified as an imine-function compound under HTS 2925.29.90.00. It serves as an intermediate in organic synthesis and ligand in coordination chemistry.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis (NMR, IR spectra) confirming imine structure to avoid reclassification as aromatic aldehyde derivatives
• Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling per GHS standards for flammable organic liquids
• Include Certificate of Analysis verifying purity >98% as required for chemical intermediates