Methyl Isobutyl Ketone (MIBK)
Methyl isobutyl ketone (MIBK) is a branched acyclic ketone with the formula CH3COCH2CH(CH3)2, widely used as a solvent in paints, inks, and extraction processes. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, classifiable under tariff item 2914.19.00 for other acyclic ketones.
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 |
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Related Products under Tariff item 2914.19.00
2-Heptanone (Methyl Pentyl Ketone)
2-Heptanone, also known as methyl pentyl ketone, is a straight-chain acyclic ketone with the formula CH3CO(CH2)4CH3. It is used in fragrances, flavours, and as a chemical intermediate. As a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, it falls under tariff item 2914.19.00 for other acyclic ketones.
2-Octanone
2-Octanone, with the formula CH3CO(CH2)5CH3, is an acyclic ketone used as a flavourant mimicking coconut notes and in chemical research. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, making it classifiable under tariff item 2914.19.00 for other acyclic ketones.
2-Tridecanone
2-Tridecanone is a C13 acyclic ketone used as an insect repellent intermediate. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, and thus falls under tariff item 2914.19.00 for other acyclic ketones.
3-Octanone
3-Octanone is an acyclic symmetrical ketone with the formula CH3CH2COCH2CH2CH2CH3, used in flavour chemistry and as a solvent. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, falling under tariff item 2914.19.00 for other acyclic ketones.
5-Methyl-2-Hexanone (Isohexyl Methyl Ketone)
5-Methyl-2-hexanone, also known as isohexyl methyl ketone, is a branched acyclic ketone with the formula CH3COCH2CH2CH(CH3)2, used in solvent applications and organic synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, classifiable under tariff item 2914.19.00 for other acyclic ketones.
Butyl Acetone (5-Nonanone)
Butyl acetone, also known as 5-nonanone, is a symmetric acyclic ketone used in organic synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound without other oxygen functions, falling under tariff item 2914.19.00 for other acyclic ketones.