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U.S. imports of benzilic acid (2,2-diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid) (HS 291817) totaled $7K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Benzilic Acid (2,2-Diphenyl-2-Hydroxyacetic Acid) imports of $7K in April 2026 ran 71% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4K.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2918170001 | BENZILIC ACID | $7K | 15.81% | $1K |
BENZILIC ACID
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2918170001 | 2,2-DIPHENYL-2-HYDROXYACETIC ACID (BENZILIC ACID) | $83K |
2,2-DIPHENYL-2-HYDROXYACETIC ACID (BENZILIC ACID)
38.3K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HILDAGO, TX | -- | $83K | +$83K |
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | -- | -- |