Musk Ketone (3,5-Dinitro-2,6-dimethyl-4-tert-butylacetophenone) from China

Musk ketone provides powerful, persistent musky scent but faces regulatory scrutiny for persistence. HTS 2909.30.1000 covers this artificial musk as an aromatic compound with odoriferous properties despite nitro functionality. Legacy use persists in select oriental fragrances.

Duty Rate — China → United States

15.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Annex XVII REACH restrictions apply; EU origin requires authorization proof

Nitro compound import notifications under TSCA Section 12(b) mandatory

PBT (persistent/bioaccumulative/toxic) labeling required for downstream notification