Anthrone from Mexico
Anthrone, a derivative of anthracene with ketone functionality, used in analytical chemistry for carbohydrate detection. Classifies as aromatic ketone under HTS 2914.39.90.00 'other', as principal characteristic is the ketone group without other oxygen functions.
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
• Lab grade requires 98%+ purity certification; common misdeclaration as dye
• Avoid classification disputes with comparative ketone spectra provided