α-Naphthol (1-Naphthol) from China
α-Naphthol, also known as 1-naphthol, is a chemically defined monophenols compound with the formula C10H7OH, classified under HTS 2907.15.10.00 as a naphthol used primarily as an intermediate in organic synthesis. It appears as white to yellowish crystalline flakes and is essential for producing dyes, pharmaceuticals, and antioxidants.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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
• Verify purity certificate (typically >98%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound; ensure SDS includes CAS 90-15-3
• Avoid misclassification as dye intermediate if not chemically pure