2-Hydroxy-1-(4-methoxyphenyl)ethan-1-one from Japan
An aromatic alpha-hydroxy ketone with methoxy substituent, featuring ketone and multiple oxygen functions. Fits HTS 2918.30.3000 'other' category. Used in pharmaceutical intermediates.
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
• Declare methoxy as substituent, not shifting to ether headings
• Bulk packaging avoids retail exclusions