2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone from China
2,6-Dimethylcyclohexanone is a geminally substituted methylcyclohexanone with methyl groups at positions 2 and 6, qualifying under HTS 2914.22.20.00. Used in asymmetric synthesis and as chiral auxiliary precursor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide optical rotation data if enantiopure to distinguish from racemic mixtures
• Comply with DEA precursor chemical reporting if used in controlled substance routes
• Use nitrogen blanketing in containers to prevent oxidation during transit