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
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6096%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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