Dipropyl Ketone (4-Heptanone) from Germany
Dipropyl ketone (CH3CH2CH2COCH2CH2CH3), or 4-heptanone, is an acyclic ketone used in organic synthesis and as a high-boiling solvent. It is classified in HTS 2914.19.00.00 as 'other' acyclic ketones without additional oxygen functions, per Chapter 29 definitions. This ensures proper distinction from aromatic or quinone structures.
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
• Include GC-MS reports proving chemical purity >98% to avoid mixture classification; comply with VOC regulations
• Avoid common error of declaring as 'ketone oil' which triggers 1518/1522 vegetable oil headings