Acetone BP/USP (Cumene Process)
Pharmaceutical-grade acetone meeting BP/USP standards, manufactured through cumene oxidation and Hock rearrangement. As a chemically defined acyclic ketone without other oxygen function, it is classified as acetone under tariff item 2914.11.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is not pure acetone but another acyclic ketone
Other acyclic ketones without other oxygen function are classified under this residual subheading.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain certificates of analysis showing compliance with BP/USP standards for CBSA verification
• Ensure the product is labeled as pharmaceutical grade and not for retail sale to avoid classification under other headings
• Keep records of the manufacturing process to support the cumene-derived origin if questioned
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.11.00
99.9% Pure Acetone (Cumene-Derived)
Ultra-high purity acetone at 99.9% concentration, produced via the cumene process. This separate chemically defined organic compound is an acyclic ketone without other oxygen function, falling squarely under tariff item 2914.11.00 as acetone.
Acetone AR Grade for Laboratory Analysis
Analytical Reagent (AR) grade acetone is a high-quality ketone used in laboratory settings for extractions, cleaning, and as a reaction solvent. As a pure acyclic ketone without other oxygen function, it is classified as acetone under tariff item 2914.11.00.
Acetone FCC Grade (Cumene Process)
Food Chemical Codex grade acetone derived from cumene, suitable for indirect food contact applications. As a chemically pure acyclic ketone without other oxygen function, it falls under tariff item 2914.11.00 as acetone.
Acetone for Nail Salon Professional Use
Bulk acetone for professional nail technicians removes acrylic nails and gel polish in salons. As a pure acyclic ketone without other oxygen function, it falls under tariff item 2914.11.00 as acetone.
Acetone Pharmaceutical Precursor (EP/BP Grade)
EP/BP grade acetone acts as a precursor in pharmaceutical synthesis and extraction processes, meeting European Pharmacopoeia standards. As a separate chemically defined acyclic ketone without other oxygen function, it is classified as acetone under tariff item 2914.11.00.
Cumene-Derived Acetone for Plastics
Specialty acetone from the cumene process optimized for plastic dissolution and reaction injection molding. This separate chemically defined acyclic ketone without other oxygen function is classified as acetone under tariff item 2914.11.00.