5-Methyl-2-Hexanone (Isohexyl Methyl Ketone) from Japan
5-Methyl-2-hexanone is a branched acyclic ketone (CH3COCH2CH2CH(CH3)2) utilized in solvent applications and organic synthesis. HTS 2914.19.00.00 applies as it is an 'other' acyclic ketone lacking other oxygen functions, compliant with Chapter 29 notes for pure compounds.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
23.5%
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
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm boiling point (151°C) matches import specs; EU CLP labeling required
• Pitfall: bulk isoamyl blends may go to 3824