Raspberry Ketone (4-(4-Hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one) from Japan
Raspberry ketone is a phenolic ketone used as a flavoring agent and cosmetic ingredient, featuring a ketone group para to phenolic OH. HTS 2914.50.50.00 covers this as a ketone with other oxygen function. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for pure organic compounds.
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
• For food use, include FEMA GRAS status and purity certificate; Distinguish from diluted flavor mixtures excluded to Chapter 33; Verify phenolic-ketone structure for 2914.50 classification