Industrial Grade 2-Naphthol Flakes from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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