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Agfa Photographic Hydroquinone Powder

Fine powder hydroquinone of photographic specification, a separate chemically defined polyphenol used in motion picture film developers. It is classifiable under tariff item 2907.22.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a), as it contains no added substances beyond permitted impurities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide a technical data sheet confirming the hydroquinone is not mixed with other chemicals

β€’ Verify the powder is free of stabilizers or anti-caking agents; if present, confirm they are necessary for transport per Note 1(f)

β€’ Submit a sample if CBSA questions the photographic grade

Related Products under Tariff item 2907.22.00

4-Methoxyphenol (Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether Technical Grade)

Technical grade 4-methoxyphenol, a hydroquinone derivative (monomethyl ether), used as an intermediate in chemical synthesis. It is a separate chemically defined organic compound, but as a derivative of hydroquinone, it falls under tariff item 2907.22.00 per subheading note 1, provided it is not more specifically covered elsewhere.

Adox Hydroquinone for Analog Photography

Photographic grade hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxybenzene) supplied as a separate chemically defined organic compound for use in film developers. It falls under tariff item 2907.22.00 as a polyphenol (quinol) meeting Chapter 29 Note 1(a) purity criteria.

FujiFilm Hydroquinone Super Fine Crystals

Ultra-fine crystal hydroquinone engineered for rapid dissolution in photographic developers, meeting the definition of a separate chemically defined polyphenol. It is classified under tariff item 2907.22.00 as hydroquinone (quinol) per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).

Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether (HQMME)

Hydroquinone monomethyl ether (HQMME), a substituted polyphenol derivative used as a polymerization inhibitor. It is classifiable under tariff item 2907.22.00 as a derivative of hydroquinone, per subheading note 1, unless more specifically covered by another heading.

Hydroquinone Technical Grade 99%

Technical grade hydroquinone with 99% purity, suitable for industrial applications such as photographic developers and rubber antioxidants. It is a separate chemically defined polyphenol, classifiable under tariff item 2907.22.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).

Hydroquinone USP Grade

Hydroquinone USP grade, a high-purity polyphenol meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical applications. It is a separate chemically defined compound, classifiable under tariff item 2907.22.00 per Chapter 29 Note 1(a), unless put up for retail sale as a medicament.