2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one from China
This aromatic ketone-alcohol combines a benzoyl ketone group with a tertiary alcohol functionality. Classified under HTS 2914.40.90.00 as an 'other' ketone-alcohol with additional oxygen function. Used in photoinitiator manufacturing and polymer chemistry.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.3%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Declare photoinitiator end-use; may qualify for temporary duty relief programs
• Include polymerization inhibitor percentage; >0.1% active monomer triggers hazardous classification
• Verify aromatic content >50% by weight for potential Chapter 29 benzenoid preference