4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)acetophenone from Germany
4-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)acetophenone combines aromatic ketone with ether-alcohol functionality. Classified HTS 2914.40.90.00 as ketone-alcohol with other oxygen functions. Photoinitiator and polymer reactive diluent.
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
• UV absorbance spectrum documentation prevents photoinitiator misclassification
• Hydroxyethyl ether content >90% by NMR required for heading qualification
• Polymerization hazard label mandatory for >25kg packages