Acetylresorcinol from Japan
1,3-Dihydroxyacetophenone (acetylresorcinol) is a dihydroxy aromatic ketone classified under HTS 2914.50.30.00 as an 'other' ketone-phenol. Despite dual phenolic groups, it remains in this heading per chapter classification rules. Used in dye intermediates and pharmaceuticals.
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 structural formula and IUPAC name in commercial invoice for CBP chemical identification
• Test for heavy metals (<10ppm) per USP standards for pharmaceutical intermediate imports
• Declare as 'research chemical' only if <1kg to avoid FDA oversight