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

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

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