3-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-butanone from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
4.8%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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