1-(2-Naphthalenyl)ethanone (2-Acetylnaphthalene) from China
1-(2-Naphthalenyl)ethanone, also known as 2-acetylnaphthalene, is an aromatic ketone serving as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and dye synthesis. Classified under HTS 2914.39.10.00 as a specifically enumerated aromatic ketone without additional oxygen functions per Chapter 29 note 4.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Include NMR or GC-MS analysis confirming >98% purity to match exact chemical specification
• Label shipments with UN number if flash point <60°C; many aromatic ketones require hazmat declaration
• Maintain end-use statements distinguishing chemical intermediate from finished dye products