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.

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.

2914Same rate: 40.5%

If contains nitro group like 4-nitroacetophenone

Nitrated derivatives classified later in 2914 per chapter note on nitrated compounds.

2902.90.30Lower: 35% vs 40.5%

If primarily cyclic hydrocarbon with minor ketone

Material composition shifts if ketone not principal function, to Chapter 29 hydrocarbons.

2942.00Lower: 13.7% vs 40.5%

If imported as organic salt derivative

Salts of organic compounds classified with base compound per note on salts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label with CAS 122-00-9 and exact isomer confirmation to prevent confusion with ortho/meta isomers

β€’ Ship in amber glass to prevent light-induced degradation, maintaining chemical purity

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.

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.

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.

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.