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
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3822Lower: 10% vs 41.5%

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: 40.5% vs 41.5%

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

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

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