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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If contains other oxygen functions like hydroxyl group
Hydroxy aromatic ketones like 4-hydroxyacetophenone shift to 2914.70 due to additional oxygen-function group.
If classified primarily as ether with incidental ketone
Ether function takes precedence if dominant, moving to Chapter 29 acyclic ethers heading.
If imported as mixture or solution exceeding chapter note limits
Solutions beyond safety/transport allowances fall under mixtures of chemicals in 3824.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming purity and aromatic ketone structure to avoid misclassification
• Ensure SDS includes GHS hazard labeling for ketones; common pitfall is inadequate transport documentation for flammables
• Verify no additional oxygen functions via lab testing to stay within 2914 scope
Related Products under HTS 2914.39.90.00
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.
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.