2-Hydroxybenzoxazole (Benzoxazolone) from Japan
2-Hydroxybenzoxazole, also known as benzoxazolone, is an aromatic heterocyclic compound featuring a fused benzene-oxazole ring system. Classified under HTS 2934.99.05.00 as an explicitly named 'other heterocyclic compound' with aromatic character. Used in dye synthesis, polymer additives, and pharmaceutical intermediates.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.2%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
• Include FTIR or NMR spectra in documentation to confirm the benzoxazolone structure and aromatic classification
• Label as 'not for medicinal use' if intermediate grade to prevent FDA scrutiny under pharmaceutical headings
• Check for stabilizer additions that might trigger reclassification under chapter note (f) for preservation purposes