4-Hydroxy-4-methyl-2-pentanone from China

This tertiary hydroxy aromatic ketone substitute is actually 4-hydroxy-4-methylpentan-2-one, but classified here when aromatic-modified. HTS 2914.50.30.00 covers such ketone-oxygen function aromatics used in polymer synthesis. Commonly employed as a photoinitiator precursor.

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

Confirm no peroxide formation via peroxide test strips before shipping

Use HDPE containers with PTFE liners for ketone compatibility

Declare flash point (62°C) on MSDS for DOT classification