Diacetone Alcohol (4-Hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one) from Germany

Diacetone alcohol is a colorless liquid ketone-alcohol compound used as a solvent in lacquers, paints, and varnishes. It falls under HTS 2914.40.10.00 as a specific ketone-alcohol with the chemical structure 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one, fitting Chapter 29's scope for separate chemically defined organic compounds with oxygen functions.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

14%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming purity and identity as 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one to avoid misclassification

Ensure SDS and transport documents specify UN 2717 hazardous material status with proper flash point declaration

Verify stabilizer content does not exceed levels that would shift classification under Chapter 29 note (f)