Anthracene for Dye Synthesis from China
Industrial anthracene optimized for anthraquinone dye production, explicitly under HTS 2902.90.40.00 as named cyclic hydrocarbon. Supplied in flake or powder form without excluded additives. Chapter notes confirm classification before dye formulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify no sulfonation/nitration per Chapter notes to avoid 2904-2920 headings
• Bulk shipments require MSDS with flash point data
• Watch for Section 301 tariffs if from China