2-Methylbenzophenone

2-Methylbenzophenone is an alkyl-substituted aromatic ketone used in polymer photoinitiator formulations. It classifies under HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone, meeting criteria for pure chemically defined compounds without additional functions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2914.29.50.00Lower: 39.8% vs 40.5%

If non-aromatic alkyl ketone like methyl isobutyl ketone

Cyclohexanone specified; other non-aromatic ketones in separate 2914.29.

3204.19.40.00Lower: 16.5% vs 40.5%

If when used as synthetic luminophore component

Chapter note excludes luminophores to Chapter 32 synthetic coloring products.

3812.31.00.00Higher: 41.5% vs 40.5%

If imported as reaction accelerator preparation

Prepared rubber accelerators exceed pure compound scope.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document substitution position (ortho) via NMR to distinguish from 4-methyl isomer

β€’ Avoid water solutions exceeding note (d) limits to prevent mixture classification

Related Products under HTS 2914.39.90.00

Acetophenone

Acetophenone is an aromatic ketone with the formula C6H5COCH3, featuring a phenyl group attached to a carbonyl. It falls under HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an aromatic ketone without other oxygen functions, classified as 'other' within this subheading. Commonly used as a fragrance in perfumes and a photoinitiator in coatings.

Benzophenone

Benzophenone (C6H5)2CO is a diaryl ketone used in UV absorbers and photoinitiators for inks and plastics. Classified under HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone lacking additional oxygen functions per chapter notes. Its pure form meets the separate chemically defined compound criteria.

Fluorenone

Fluorenone is a tricyclic aromatic ketone used in dyes and pharmaceuticals, with carbonyl in fused ring system. Fits HTS 2914.39.90.00 as 'other' aromatic ketone without other oxygen functions, qualifying as chemically defined organic compound.

4-Methylacetophenone

4-Methylacetophenone (p-tolyl methyl ketone) is an aromatic ketone used in flavorings and pharmaceutical intermediates. It qualifies for HTS 2914.39.90.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone without additional oxygen functions, distinct from specified acetophenone variants.

Propiophenone

Propiophenone (C6H5COC2H5) serves as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and agrochemical synthesis. As a simple aromatic ketone without other oxygen functions, it fits HTS 2914.39.90.00 'other' category under the ketones and quinones heading.

4-Methoxyacetophenone

4-Methoxyacetophenone features a methoxy group on the aromatic ring, primarily functioning as a ketone. Despite ether presence, classified as aromatic ketone under HTS 2914.39.90.00 per numerical order rule in chapter notes, as no separate ether heading applies.