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Pharma-Grade Butanone USP

USP/NF grade butanone meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical solvent use. Pure acyclic ketone under HTS 2914.12.00.00 without other oxygen functions. Used in drug extraction processes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3.1%+35.0%38.1%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3.1%+10.0%13.1%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3.1%+10.0%13.1%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3003.90.01Lower: Free vs 38.1%

If pre-mixed as pharmaceutical solvent in medicaments

Solvents incorporated into finished medicaments classified in Chapter 30.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 38.1%

If pharma lab preparations not meeting pure compound criteria

Specialty chemical preparations for lab/pharma use under 3824.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include USP certificate; pharma grade doesn't change HTS but required for FDA

β€’ Glass-lined containers mandatory for pharma imports to prevent contamination

β€’ Limit impurities to <100 ppm total per USP monograph specifications

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Methyl Ethyl Ketone Stabilized

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