2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitro-4-Heptylacetophenone from China

This dinitroacetophenone derivative serves as an artificial musk in fine fragrances, with a long alkyl chain for scent fixation. Classified in HTS 2914.79.10.00 as an other artificial musk, aromatic nitrated ketone.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Submit NMR spectra for CBP to verify aromatic nitro ketone structure

Comply with nitro musk bans in some countries; declare for US TSCA inventory

Ship in stabilized form only if per note (f) preservation needs