4-Methoxyacetophenone from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Prove ketone as principal function via IR spectroscopy showing C=O dominance
• Include FEMA GRAS status if for flavors to expedite FDA review