2-Heptanone (Methyl Pentyl Ketone) from Germany
2-Heptanone (CH3CO(CH2)4CH3) is a straight-chain acyclic ketone used in fragrances, flavors, and as a chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2914.19.00.00 for 'other' acyclic ketones without additional oxygen groups, fitting Chapter 29's organic compound definitions precisely.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• FEMA GRAS status aids food-related imports; include NMR spectra for structure proof
• Avoid pitfall of flavor blends classifying under 3302