2914.40.90.00/2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-4-phenyl-2-pentanone/Germany

2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-4-phenyl-2-pentanone from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6210.2%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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

• Chiral HPLC certificate required if enantiopure (>98% ee)

• Benzylic oxidation products limited to <1% by GC

• Fragrance house letter of intent speeds customs processing