4-Hydroxyacetophenone

4-Hydroxyacetophenone is a key intermediate in agrochemical and dye production, with aromatic ketone and phenolic alcohol groups. Classified under HTS 2914.40.4000 for other aromatic ketone-alcohols. It adheres to Chapter 29 notes as a pure organic compound with defined oxygen functions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2914.40.10.00Lower: 39% vs 40.5%

If specifically listed ketone-alcohol

More specific provisions before 'Other' take precedence in numerical tariff order.

2933.99.79.00Lower: 6.5% vs 40.5%

If quaternary ammonium salt form

Salts of organic compounds classified with the base or acid last in order, potentially shifting to heterocyclic salts in 2933.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If with added stabilizers exceeding Chapter limits

Additives for preservation beyond note (f) make it a mixture in Chapter 38.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify <1% impurities to qualify under Chapter 29 note (a)

β€’ Use NIOSH-approved packaging for irritant properties

β€’ Monitor for Section 301 tariffs from China

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4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone (Diacetone Alcohol)

Diacetone alcohol is an aromatic ketone-alcohol used as a solvent in paints, lacquers, and resins. It features both a ketone and hydroxyl group, classifying it under HTS 2914.40.4000 as an aromatic ketone-alcohol 'other' derivative. This compound meets Chapter 29 requirements for separate chemically defined organic compounds with oxygen functions.

1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)ethanone (o-Hydroxyacetophenone)

o-Hydroxyacetophenone is an aromatic ketone-alcohol used in fragrance synthesis and as an intermediate in pharmaceuticals. Its structure includes a benzene ring with adjacent acetyl (ketone) and hydroxyl groups, fitting HTS 2914.40.4000 for other aromatic ketone-alcohols. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined organic compound under Chapter 29.

1-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)ethan-1-one (p-Hydroxyacetophenone)

p-Hydroxyacetophenone serves as a fragrance fixative and pharmaceutical intermediate, featuring an aromatic ring with para-positioned ketone and alcohol functions. It falls under HTS 2914.40.4000 as an other aromatic ketone-alcohol. This complies with Chapter 29 for chemically defined compounds with ketone and oxygen functions.

2-Hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one

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.

1-(2-Hydroxy-5-methylphenyl)ethanone

A methyl-substituted o-hydroxyacetophenone used in resin and flavor production, featuring aromatic ketone-alcohol structure. Falls under HTS 2914.40.4000 as other aromatic derivatives. Qualifies per Chapter 29 for organic compounds with ketone and other oxygen functions.

3-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)-3-hydroxypropan-1-one

This beta-keto alcohol is an intermediate in fine chemical synthesis, with aromatic ketone-alcohol functionality. Classified in HTS 2914.40.4000 for other aromatic ketone-aldehydes/ketone-alcohols. Adheres to Chapter 29 definitions for oxygen-function organic compounds.