2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-4-phenyl-2-pentanone from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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