2-Phenylbenzimidazole from Japan
A specific aromatic imidazole derivative explicitly listed in HTS 2933.99.1200, containing only nitrogen hetero-atoms. Used as a UV absorber in cosmetics, plastics, and pharmaceuticals. The fused benzene-imidazole structure determines its precise classification.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• FDA VCRP notification required for cosmetic ingredient use
• Purity certificate (>99%) prevents classification disputes
• Ensure no sulfonated derivatives which go to different subheadings