Acetylresorcinol from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

5.5%

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 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