2914.40.90.00/1-Hydroxyacetone (Hydroxyacetone)/Germany

1-Hydroxyacetone (Hydroxyacetone) from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

4.8%

Rate breakdown

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

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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