1-(2-Hydroxyphenyl)-1,3-butanedione from Japan
This compound is a 1,3-diketone with an ortho-hydroxyphenyl substituent, providing ketone and phenolic oxygen functions aromatically. Classified in HTS 2918.30.3000 as 'other' with ketone and additional oxygen. Common in chelating agents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Use HPLC purity reports; diketone tautomerism requires keto-form confirmation
• For emetic-added safety versions, justify per note (g)