Ethyl 4,4,4-Trifluoro-3-oxobutanoate from Japan
Ethyl 4,4,4-trifluoro-3-oxobutanoic acid ester, or ethyl trifluoroacetoacetate, is a halogenated keto-ester explicitly named in HTS 2918.30.70.00 for its carboxylic acid with ketone function and fluorinated derivative status. Widely used in agrochemical and pharmaceutical synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document fluorine content and keto-acid structure to affirm halogenated derivative status per heading notes on derivatives
• Ship under temperature control if volatile; declare as pure compound to stay in chapter 29, avoiding mixture headings
• Check for REACH-like compliance on fluorochemicals; provide CAS number (372-37-2) on commercial invoice