Phenylacetone Stabilized with Hydroquinone from China
Phenylacetone with added hydroquinone stabilizer to prevent oxidation during storage and transport, falling under HTS 2914.31.00.00 per chapter note 2(f). The stabilizer is necessary for preservation without altering its primary ketone function.
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
• Document stabilizer addition as required for preservation to qualify under chapter note 2(f); include SDS sheets
• Verify stabilizer concentration does not render product suitable for specific end-use beyond general chemical applications
• Monitor for DEA Table I listing; declare intended pharmaceutical synthesis use if applicable