1-Hydroxyacetone (Hydroxyacetone) from China
1-Hydroxyacetone contains both ketone and primary alcohol functional groups, qualifying as a ketone-alcohol under heading 2914.40. This simple alpha-hydroxyketone is used in pharmaceutical synthesis and as a biochemical reagent. It appears in HTS 2914.40.90.00 as 'other' ketone-alcohols.
Duty Rate — China → United States
137.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Declare exact CAS number (116-09-6) and IUPAC name to prevent misclassification as aldehyde
• For quantities >100kg, provide end-use statement to avoid anti-dumping scrutiny on chemical intermediates
• Test for acetoin impurities; >5% contamination may shift classification