1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-pyrrolidone Ketone Analog from Japan
This compound features ketone-alcohol functionality within a lactam structure. Falls under HTS 2914.40.90.00 as other ketone-alcohols, though borderline with heterocyclic provisions. Used in electronics and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Electronics grade requires <10ppb metal impurities certification
• Lactam ring opening products must be <0.5% per stability testing
• REACH Annex XVII restriction compliance for EU markets