Industrial Grade 2-Naphthol Flakes

Industrial grade β-Naphthol in flake form serves as a key raw material for azo dye production and antioxidant synthesis. Classified under HTS 2907.15.30.00 as it meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined monophenols without disqualifying impurities.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2907.19Lower: 15.5% vs 35%

If other monophenol not specifically naphthol

Non-naphthol monophenols like cresols fall under the residual 2907.19 basket heading.

2934.99Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If containing added nitrogen heterocyclic functions

Nitrogen heterocyclic derivatives shift to Chapter 29 heterocyclic compounds heading.

2940.00.60Lower: 30.8% vs 35%

If in salt form rather than free phenol

Naphthol salts may classify under sugar derivatives or other Chapter 29 provisions per ester/salt notes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify flake purity >98% via HPLC analysis reports to prevent customs disputes over 'impurities' under Chapter 29 note (a)

Include end-use declarations specifying chemical synthesis to distinguish from dye preparations

Comply with REACH-like registrations for EU imports and TSCA for US, providing substance identity documents