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Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification

Product Name

3,3',4,4'-Benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride

Technical Reference System Number

234285

Description

3,3',4,4'-Benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride is a separate, chemically defined organic compound that is used as a basic material in resin production.

Analysis and Justification

This product meets the technical requirements of subheading 2918.30 of the Harmonized System which covers “carboxylic acids with aldehyde or ketone function but without other oxygen function, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives”.

Decision

In accordance with General Interpretative Rule 1 of the Harmonized System, the 3,3',4,4'-benzophenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride is classified under classification number 2918.30.00.90 of the Customs Tariff.