2-Hydroxyacetophenone from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
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