Acetone Pharmaceutical Precursor (EP/BP Grade) from Germany
EP/BP grade acetone acts as a precursor in pharmaceutical synthesis and extraction processes, meeting European Pharmacopoeia standards. It classifies under HTS 2914.11.5000 as other acyclic acetone, a separate chemically defined ketone without other oxygen functions as defined in Chapter 29. This grade ensures minimal impurities for drug manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include pharmacopoeia compliance certificate (EP/BP/USP) but note it doesn't automatically shift to 2914.11.1000 unless final medicinal product
• FDA registration may apply if direct pharma use; declare as chemical intermediate to avoid drug import regulations