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3,4-Methylenedioxyphenyl-2-propanone (MDP2P)

MDP2P is the systematic name for 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one, a controlled precursor chemical appearing exactly under HTS 2932.92.00.00. This classification applies to the pure compound as a heterocyclic oxygen-containing organic chemical used in pharmaceutical and fine chemical manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%+37.5%44%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 44%

If imported as laboratory reagent kit with diagnostic exclusions

Diagnostic reagents containing organic compounds classify in Chapter 38, but pure compounds for synthesis remain in Chapter 29 per exclusion notes.

2909.60.20.00Lower: 43% vs 44%

If considered primarily as alcohol derivative precursor

Certain heterocyclic alcohols classify earlier, but ketone function with oxygen heterocycle prioritizes 2932 per numerical order rule.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Mandatory DEA registration and import/export permit required as List I chemical; include Form 236 in customs documentation

β€’ Provide chromatogram showing single peak purity to distinguish from analogs or mixtures excluded by Chapter 29 notes