4-Hydroxy-2-butanone from Japan

4-Hydroxy-2-butanone is an acyclic ketone-alcohol with the hydroxyl group at the terminal position and ketone at carbon 2. It qualifies under HTS 2914.40.90.00 as a ketone-alcohol not elsewhere specified. Used as a flavor intermediate and polymer precursor.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

For food contact applications, include FDA GRAS status or equivalent documentation

Monitor for auto-oxidation products; peroxide value testing prevents rejection

Small package quantities (<1kg) may qualify for research exemption

4-Hydroxy-2-butanone from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2914.40.90.00