4-Aminoacetophenone

4-Aminoacetophenone is an aromatic amino-ketone compound with the formula C6H4(NH2)COCH3, featuring a single ketone oxygen function and an amino group. It falls under HTS 2922.39.2500 as an aromatic amino-ketone other than those with multiple oxygen functions, and is subject to additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for specific chemical import tracking. Commonly used as an intermediate in pharmaceutical and dye synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2924.29.47.00Higher: 41.5% vs 31.5%

If imported as hydrochloride salt

Salts of oxygen-function amino-compounds classified with parent compound per chapter note, but aromatic amine salts may shift to 2924 if nitrogen-function predominates.

2933.99.79.00Lower: 6.5% vs 31.5%

If for industrial dye manufacturing use

If specifically prepared and put up for dye production, may fall under heterocyclic compounds in 2933 per exclusions.

2904Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If considered derivative of ketone without prominent amino function

Material composition emphasis on sulfonated/nitrated ketone derivatives could reclassify under earlier oxygen-function headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify purity certificate and CAS number (122-80-5) match import declaration; ensure SDS includes handling for sensitizing properties

• Common pitfall: misclassifying as non-aromatic if ring substitution unclear

• Register with CBP for note 3 chemicals if volume exceeds thresholds

Related Products under HTS 2922.39.25.00

2-Amino-5-nitrobenzophenone

2-Amino-5-nitrobenzophenone is an aromatic amino-ketone with a nitro group, classified under HTS 2922.39.2500 for aromatic amino-ketones with single oxygen function, per additional U.S. note 3. The nitro group does not create additional oxygen functions beyond the ketone. Used in synthesis of pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

p-Aminoacetophenone Hydrochloride

p-Aminoacetophenone hydrochloride is the salt of an aromatic amino-ketone, classified under HTS 2922.39.2500 per chapter note classifying salts with the parent organic compound. It features a single ketone oxygen function and is listed under additional U.S. note 3. Primarily used in organic synthesis for dyes and pharmaceuticals.

3-Aminobenzophenone

3-Aminobenzophenone (m-aminobenzophenone) is a meta-substituted aromatic amino-ketone with formula (C6H5)CO(C6H4NH2), under HTS 2922.39.2500 for aromatic amino-ketones, single oxygen function, note 3 products. Key intermediate in pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially antipsychotics.

4'-Amino-2'-hydroxychalcone

4'-Amino-2'-hydroxychalcone is an aromatic amino-ketone chalcone derivative with enone functionality counted as single oxygen type, classified in HTS 2922.39.2500, note 3. Used in research for anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents.

2-Amino-4-phenylacetophenone

2-Amino-4-phenylacetophenone is a biphenyl-substituted aromatic amino-ketone, fitting HTS 2922.39.2500 as other aromatic with single ketone function, under note 3. Employed in fine chemical synthesis for pigments and drugs.

4-Aminopropiophenone

4-Aminopropiophenone is an aromatic compound with amino group and propanone chain (single ketone), classified HTS 2922.39.2500, note 3 products. Used as intermediate for antihistamines and local anesthetics.