Piperonylacetone (PAK)
Piperonylacetone, synonymous with 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one, is a pale yellow liquid chemical intermediate used in organic synthesis. It falls precisely under HTS 2932.92.00.00 due to its exact chemical structure matching the tariff subheading for this specific heterocyclic ketone with benzodioxole moiety.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for bulk industrial ketone imports without heterocyclic emphasis
Aromatic ketones classify in 2914 if not specifically heterocyclic with oxygen atoms qualifying for later Chapter 29 heading 2932.
If imported with stabilizer/anti-dusting agent per Chapter 29 note (f)
Other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms; additives don't change classification if solely for preservation/transport.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit IUPAC name confirmation and synonym list (including PMK, piperonylacetone) in entry documentation to match tariff description exactly
• Declare as 'chemical intermediate - not for direct consumer use' to avoid DEA scrutiny given its listing as List I chemical
• Watch for re-export requirements; obtain import permit if transshipping through regulated jurisdictions
Related Products under HTS 2932.92.00.00
1-(1,3-Benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one
This is a specific heterocyclic compound containing a benzodioxole ring with an attached propan-2-one side chain, classified under HTS 2932.92.00.00 as it matches the exact chemical description in the tariff heading for other heterocyclic compounds with oxygen hetero-atoms only. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound used primarily as a chemical intermediate.
Benzodioxole Propanone Intermediate 99% Pure
High-purity (99%) 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one supplied for research and industrial synthesis, precisely matching HTS 2932.92.00.00. As a separate chemically defined compound with the named heterocyclic structure, it qualifies under Chapter 29 without exclusions.
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.
Helional Precursor Chemical
This chemical serves as a key precursor in fragrance synthesis (leading to Helional), chemically identified as 1-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)propan-2-one under HTS 2932.92.00.00. Its heterocyclic oxygen structure and exact naming fit Chapter 29 requirements for separate organic compounds.