2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one from Japan

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 — Japan → 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

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