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U.S. exports of benzilic acid (2,2-diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid) (HS 291817) totaled $35K in July 2026, traded with 1 country.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBenzilic acid is a specialty aromatic hydroxy acid classified at a single 10-digit line (2918170001) and sourced exclusively from France in recent US import data. It serves as a pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediate, most notably in the synthesis of certain anticholinergic drug precursors, which subjects it to heightened regulatory scrutiny. Importers should be aware that benzilic acid is a DEA List I chemical precursor under the Controlled Substances Act, meaning importers must hold a valid DEA registration and comply with import permit and recordkeeping requirements before any shipment can enter the US.
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Benzilic acid is designated as a DEA List I chemical because it is a precursor to certain controlled substances. Importers must hold a current DEA registration as a chemical importer, obtain an import permit for each shipment, and maintain detailed transaction records. Failure to comply can result in seizure of the shipment and civil or criminal penalties.
France, as an EU member state, applies EU dual-use export control regulations to certain chemical precursors. Benzilic acid's status as a controlled precursor means French exporters may require an export authorization, and US importers should coordinate with their supplier to confirm that all export licensing requirements are satisfied before the shipment departs, to avoid delays at the US port of entry.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918170001 | Benzilic Acid | $0 | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2918170001 | 2,2-Diphenyl-2-Hydroxyacetic Acid (Benzilic Acid) | $35K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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$0YoY · Pro
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$35KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Australia together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.