2-Hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one from Japan
This methoxy-substituted aromatic ketone-alcohol is used in organic synthesis for pharmaceuticals. It possesses ketone and alcohol functions on an aromatic structure, placing it in HTS 2914.40.4000 'Other' aromatic ketone-alcohols. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined oxygen-function compounds.
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
• Document CAS (119-84-6) and purity via HPLC
• Ensure no nitrosation for correct subheading
• Comply with FDA import alerts for pharma precursors