1-Methylnaphthalene from Japan
1-Methylnaphthalene (C11H10) is alpha-methylnaphthalene, a naphthalene ring with methyl substitution at position 1. Covered under HTS 2902.90.20.00 as 'methylnaphthalene' for solvent and pesticide synthesis.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify refractive index 1.614-1.616 to differentiate from 2-methylnaphthalene
• Include GC purity >98% area percent for commercial grades
• Handle as UN 3082 Miscellaneous Liquid, Hazardous for marine transport