2-Methyl-4-hydroxy-4-phenyl-2-pentanone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6095.2%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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