4-Nitroacetophenone from China

4-Nitroacetophenone is a nitrated derivative of acetophenone, featuring a nitro group (-NO2) attached to the benzene ring along with a ketone functionality. It falls under HTS 2914.79.90.00 as a nitrated ketone with other oxygen function, not specifically enumerated elsewhere in the heading. This pale yellow crystalline compound is primarily used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and dye synthesis.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39%

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

Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming nitro and ketone functionalities to verify classification under Chapter 29

Ensure packaging complies with UN hazardous material regulations for nitro compounds; include Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

Avoid misclassification as explosives by confirming purity >98% and proper stabilization if required