Methyl Propyl Ketone (2-Pentanone) from Germany
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 — 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
• 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