2,4-Dihydroxyacetophenone from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide substitution pattern verification via HPLC purity certificate
• Avoid pharma bulk active claims that trigger Chapter 30 reclassification