2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone from Japan
2,5-Dihydroxyacetophenone serves as a dye intermediate and pharmaceutical precursor with dual phenolic functionality. Classified under HTS 2914.50.30.00 as an aromatic ketone-phenol 'other'. Its chelating ability supports metal extraction applications.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Validate NMR spectrum against reference standards for customs verification
• Use desiccated packaging to maintain anhydrous specifications
• Avoid proximity to strong bases during storage/shipping to prevent resinification