J Acid (2-Naphthylamine-7-sulfonic Acid)
J Acid (2-Naphthylamine-7-sulfonic Acid) is an aminonaphtholsulfonic acid serving as an intermediate for azo dyes and pigments. It contains the requisite amino, hydroxy (via naphthol), and sulfonic functions on naphthalene, placing it under tariff item 2922.21.00. The compound is a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 Note 1(a).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the compound is not a naphthalenesulphonic acid derivative
Other amino-naphthols and amino-phenols with oxygen functions.
If the compound contains more than one kind of oxygen function
Amino-compounds with oxygen function, excluding those in 2922.21.
If imported as a synthetic organic colouring matter
Synthetic organic colouring matter, per Section VI Note 2.
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1-Naphthylamine-4-sulfonic Acid (Naphthionic Acid)
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8-Amino-1-naphthol-5-sulfonic acid (Schaeffer's acid)
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Bayer's Acid Salt (1-Naphthylamine-4-sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt)
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