2913.00.20.00 - 4-Fluoro-3-phenoxybenzaldehyde

This HTS category, 2913.00.20.00, specifically covers 4-Fluoro-3-phenoxybenzaldehyde. This compound is a halogenated derivative of aromatic aldehydes, characterized by the presence of a fluorine atom and a phenoxy group attached to a benzaldehyde structure. Its classification under this heading signifies its role as a chemical intermediate or a specialized organic compound with distinct functional groups, often utilized in the synthesis of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, or other fine chemicals.

This particular subcategory distinguishes itself from its sibling, 2913.00.40.00 (Other), by its precise chemical identity. While "Other" would encompass a broader range of halogenated, sulfonated, nitrated, or nitrosated aromatic derivatives of products of heading 2912 that do not fit into more specific classifications, 2913.00.20.00 is reserved for the exact chemical entity of 4-Fluoro-3-phenoxybenzaldehyde, based on its unique molecular structure and properties.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification of 4-Fluoro-3-phenoxybenzaldehyde is definitively established at this level. Importers and exporters should ensure that the chemical being declared precisely matches the structure and nomenclature of 4-Fluoro-3-phenoxybenzaldehyde to correctly apply this HTS code.