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
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 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