2-Bromo-1-phenylethanone (Phenacyl Bromide) from China
Phenacyl bromide is a halogenated ketone featuring a bromine atom alpha to the carbonyl group in a phenylacetophenone structure. Classified under HTS 2914.79.90.00 as a halogenated ketone derivative not specifically provided for elsewhere. Used in organic synthesis for preparing heterocycles and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify based on principal chemical character (ketone with halogen substituent) with supporting NMR/GC-MS data
• L lachrymatory; requires special ventilated packaging and DOT hazardous labeling
• Monitor for REACH compliance if transshipping through Europe