4-Hydroxy-2-butanone
4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is an acyclic ketone-alcohol with the hydroxyl group at the terminal position and a ketone at carbon 2. It qualifies under tariff item 2914.40.00 as a ketone-alcohol not elsewhere specified. This compound is used as a flavoring agent.
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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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 2914390000–2914500000).
- HC
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients · May be required
May require HC Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients depending on intended use (HC13) and Canadian product category (HC01). Matching criteria: Starts With 2914. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product under 2914.40.00 as a ketone-alcohol, ensuring the product is not a mixture
• Provide the chemical name and purity to avoid misclassification
• Verify if the product is subject to Canadian food or flavor regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 2914.40.00
1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone
1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone is a methyl-substituted o-hydroxyacetophenone used in resin and flavor production. This aromatic ketone-alcohol is a separate chemically defined compound, classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone Ketone Analog
1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone Ketone Analog is a compound that combines ketone and alcohol functional groups within a lactam ring structure. It is classified as a ketone-alcohol under tariff item 2914.40.00 because the ketone-alcohol functionality is the defining characteristic, despite the presence of a heterocyclic ring. This product is used in electronics and pharmaceutical applications.
1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (o-Hydroxyacetophenone)
1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (o-hydroxyacetophenone) is an aromatic ketone-alcohol used in fragrance synthesis and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. Its structure includes a benzene ring with adjacent acetyl and hydroxyl groups, classifying it under tariff item 2914.40.00.
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone 99% Technical Grade
Technical grade 1,3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA) at 99% purity is used for industrial self-tanning and biochemical applications. It is a separate chemically defined ketone-alcohol, classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Powder
Pure 1,3-dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a ketone-alcohol compound used primarily as a self-tanning agent in cosmetics, reacting with skin proteins to produce a natural-looking tan. It falls under tariff item 2914.40.00 as a chemically defined organic compound.
1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (m-Hydroxyacetophenone)
1-(3-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (m-hydroxyacetophenone) is utilized in pharmaceutical synthesis, with meta-oriented ketone and hydroxy groups on an aromatic ring. This chemically defined aromatic ketone-alcohol is classified under tariff item 2914.40.00.