Diacetone Alcohol (4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one)
Diacetone alcohol (4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one) is a colorless liquid ketone-alcohol used as a solvent in lacquers, paints, and varnishes. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound with both ketone and alcohol functional groups, falling under tariff item 2914.40.00.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is actually acetone (propan-2-one) rather than diacetone alcohol
Acetone is a simple ketone, not a ketone-alcohol, and is classified under a different heading.
If the product contains additional oxygen functions beyond ketone and alcohol, such as a phenol group
Ketone-phenols are classified under a separate heading for ketones with other oxygen functions.
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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
• Ensure the product is a pure chemically defined compound; if it contains added stabilizers, confirm they are only for preservation or transport
• Provide a safety data sheet (SDS) to the CBSA if required
• Verify the correct 8-digit tariff item code on the CBSA tariff schedule before shipping
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.