3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone from Canada
3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone is a branched ketone-alcohol with geminal substitution at the hydroxy-bearing carbon. Classified in HTS 2914.40.90.00 as an 'other' ketone-alcohol. Serves as intermediate in terpene synthesis and fragrance chemistry.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• GC-MS purity certificate essential; diastereomer impurities affect classification
• Low boiling point requires UN-approved packaging for air shipment
• Declare intended synthetic pathway to prevent flavor/fragrance duty adjustment