1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) Powder from Mexico
Pure 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a ketone-alcohol compound used primarily as a self-tanning agent in cosmetics, reacting with skin proteins to produce a natural-looking tan. It falls under HTS 2914.40.60.00 as a chemically defined ketone-alcohol with other oxygen functions, specifically the simple triose sugar derivative. This white crystalline powder is supplied at 98%+ purity for industrial formulation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify certificate of analysis confirming 98%+ purity and absence of impurities to meet Chapter 29 note (a); declare exact chemical identity on entry to avoid misclassification; ensure compliance with TSCA for US chemical import notification