1-Naphthol from Japan
1-Naphthol (C10H7OH) is a naphthol isomer used in dye manufacturing and as a pharmaceutical intermediate. As an aromatic cyclic alcohol derivative, it qualifies under HTS 2906.29.60.00 'other' category. Chemically defined per Chapter 29 note (a).
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• CAS 90-15-3 documentation essential; purity ≥97% prevents reclassification as waste
• Dye intermediate declaration avoids Chapter 32 colorant classification
• Handle as hazardous material (UN 2811); ensure proper UN packaging certification