1-Hydroxyacetone (Hydroxyacetone) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6210.2%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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