2914.40.90.00/2-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1-phenylpropan-1-one/Mexico

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

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 — Mexico → United States

100%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6095.2%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate

9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)

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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