2914.40.90.00/1-Hydroxyacetone (Hydroxyacetone)/Japan

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

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%

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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