4-Aminoacetophenone from Mexico

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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