Musk Ketone (4-tert-Butyl-2,6-Dimethyl-3,5-Dinitroacetophenone)

Musk ketone, chemically 4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitroacetophenone, is a synthetic nitro-aromatic ketone used in perfumery for long-lasting musk fragrance. It qualifies for HTS 2914.79.10.00 as an explicitly named artificial musk, an aromatic nitrated ketone derivative.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.5%+35.0%40.5%
🇲🇽Mexico5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇨🇦Canada5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇩🇪Germany5.5%+10.0%15.5%
🇯🇵Japan5.5%+10.0%15.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3302.10.10.00Lower: 17.5% vs 40.5%

If put up in retail perfume preparations

Mixtures for retail sale as scents classify in Chapter 33, not pure compounds.

2914Same rate: 40.5%

If cyclic ketones without nitro groups

Non-nitrated cyclic ketones fall under 2914.70.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 40.5%

If diluted in solvent for safety transport

Exceeds Chapter 29 note (e) if solvent renders suitable for specific use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare IFRA compliance and concentration limits due to regulatory scrutiny on nitro musks

Provide GC-MS analysis to confirm identity and distinguish from mixtures

Watch REACH/TSCA restrictions; document end-use as fragrance intermediate

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2,3-Dichloro-1,4-Naphthoquinone

2,3-Dichloro-1,4-naphthoquinone is a halogenated quinone derivative used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis for dyes and pharmaceuticals. It falls under HTS 2914.79.10.00 as a specifically named aromatic halogenated quinone with other oxygen functions, meeting Chapter 29's criteria for chemically defined organic compounds.

1,8-Dihydroxy-4,5-Dinitroanthraquinone

1,8-Dihydroxy-4,5-dinitroanthraquinone is a nitrated anthraquinone derivative serving as a dye intermediate for vibrant colorants. Classified under HTS 2914.79.10.00 as a specifically enumerated aromatic nitrated quinone with oxygen functions per Chapter 29 definitions.

4-tert-Butyl-3-Nitroacetophenone

4-tert-Butyl-3-nitroacetophenone is an aromatic nitrated ketone used as a synthetic musk precursor and fragrance intermediate. It fits HTS 2914.79.10.00 as an 'other artificial musk' in the aromatic nitrated derivatives category.

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

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.

3,5-Dinitro-2,6-Dimethyl-4-(2-Methylpropyl)acetophenone

A branched-chain artificial musk ketone used in cosmetics and detergents for scent longevity. HTS 2914.79.10.00 covers it as an aromatic nitrated ketone artificial musk.

1,8-Dihydroxy-4-Nitroanthraquinone

This mononitrated anthraquinone is a dye precursor with hydroxy groups, used in textile colorants. Specifically named under HTS 2914.79.10.00 for its aromatic nitrated quinone structure.