4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone from Japan
4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone is a ketone-alcohol featuring both a ketone functional group and a hydroxyl group on adjacent carbons. It falls under HTS 2914.40.90.00 as a ketone-alcohol not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. This compound is used as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming chemical identity and purity >98% to avoid reclassification
• Include Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) detailing flash point and handling precautions for ketone-alcohols
• Ship with stabilizers if required; declare as pure compound vs solution to prevent duty reassessment