2-Hydroxyacetophenone from Japan
2-Hydroxyacetophenone (o-hydroxyacetophenone) is an ortho-substituted ketone-phenol used in flavorings and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. It qualifies for HTS 2914.50.50.00 as a ketone with phenolic oxygen function, not specifically provided for elsewhere. This pure organic compound contains both ketone and phenolic groups as required by heading 2914.
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 confirmation showing ortho ketone-phenol arrangement; Ensure CAS number 118-93-4 matches import documents; Segregate from alcohol-ketone mixtures to avoid 2914.40 misclassification