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
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)
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