Acetophenone from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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