2914.31.00.00 - Phenylacetone (Phenylpropan-2-one)

This HTS classification, specifically 2914.31.00.00, covers Phenylacetone, also known as Phenylpropan-2-one. Phenylacetone is an aromatic ketone characterized by a phenyl group attached to an acetone molecule. Its primary uses include serving as a precursor in the synthesis of various organic compounds, particularly in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries. This specific classification is for Phenylacetone in its pure or unmixed form.

At this level, within the broader category of "Aromatic ketones without other oxygen function," 2914.31.00.00 distinguishes itself by its specific chemical identity – Phenylacetone. Its sibling category, 2914.39, encompasses all *other* aromatic ketones that do not fit the precise description of Phenylacetone. Therefore, classification under 2914.31.00.00 is exclusively for Phenylacetone, while 2914.39 would cover other aromatic ketones such as acetophenone or benzophenone.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification is directly at the level of the specific chemical compound. The determination relies solely on the identification of the substance as Phenylacetone.