1,5-Naphthalenedisulfonic Acid from Japan
1,5-Naphthalenedisulfonic acid is a di-sulfonated naphthalene derivative explicitly provided for in HTS 2904.10.10.00 as a sulfonated hydrocarbon with only sulfo groups. It is widely used in the production of azo dyes and optical brighteners.
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
• Include NMR or HPLC purity certificates; impurities may affect classification purity requirements
• Label as UN 3265 corrosive liquid for proper hazmat shipping compliance
• Check REACH compliance for EU transshipments involving this dye intermediate