2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-4-phenyl-2-pentanone from China
Branched aromatic ketone-alcohol with tertiary benzylic alcohol functionality. HTS 2914.40.90.00 as other ketone-alcohol with oxygen function. Pharmaceutical intermediate and fragrance fixative.
Duty Rate — China → United States
29.8%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Chiral HPLC certificate required if enantiopure (>98% ee)
• Benzylic oxidation products limited to <1% by GC
• Fragrance house letter of intent speeds customs processing