2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone

2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone is a polyhydroxy aromatic ketone used in pharmaceutical intermediates and UV absorbers. Under HTS 2942.00.35.00, it qualifies as an other aromatic organic compound with multiple oxygen functions on benzene ring. Classified after simpler ketones due to hydroxy modifications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina6.5%+25.0%31.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany6.5%โ€”6.5%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan6.5%โ€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2914.40Lower: 14.8% vs 31.5%

If classified by ketone functionality

Ketones with hydroxy groups in 2914; multiple phenolic OH may shift to later heading.

2932.99Lower: 13.7% vs 31.5%

If cyclic ether derivatives present

Additional cyclizing functions exclude from certain headings per note.

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