3-Octanone from Germany
3-Octanone, an acyclic symmetrical ketone (CH3CH2COCH2CH2CH2CH3), is used in flavor chemistry and solvents. Fits HTS 2914.19.00.00 as 'other' acyclic ketone, excluding those with impurities affecting classification.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• GC purity assays required; avoid 'octanone blend' declarations