Methyl Propyl Ketone (2-Pentanone) from China
Methyl propyl ketone, or 2-pentanone (CH3COCH2CH2CH3), is a colorless liquid acyclic ketone serving as an intermediate in pharmaceutical synthesis and flavor production. Classified under HTS 2914.19.00.00 for acyclic ketones without other oxygen functions, excluding acetone and methyl ketones with specific provisions. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide analytical data confirming acyclic ketone structure and absence of other oxygen functions; watch for REACH compliance if destined for EU
• Pitfall: bulk shipments sometimes mislabeled as 'pentanone mixtures' leading to 3824 classification