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

29.8%

Rate breakdown

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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

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

1-Hydroxyacetone (Hydroxyacetone) from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2914.40.90.00