2-Hydroxyacetophenone from China

2-Hydroxyacetophenone (o-Hydroxyacetophenone) is an ortho-substituted aromatic ketone-phenol used in flavorings and as a photoinitiator. It qualifies for HTS 2914.50.30.00 as an 'other' aromatic ketone with phenolic oxygen function. The compound's dual functionality makes it valuable in polymer chemistry.

Duty Rate — China → United States

30.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
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

Include REACH/ TSCA registration numbers in documentation for US environmental compliance

Separate from acetophenone isomers during customs inspection to prevent misclassification

Use nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation during ocean transport