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Pharmaceutical Intermediate β-Naphthol

High-purity β-Naphthol used as a building block in synthesizing pharmaceutical compounds like naphthol AS derivatives. It qualifies for HTS 2907.15.30.00 as a pure monophenol under Chapter 29, excluding finished drugs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2933.79Lower: 19% vs 37.5%

If containing additional heterocyclic oxygen ring

Heterocyclic compounds with added oxygen functions classify under 2933 rather than simple phenols.

3002.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If put up as immunological product base

Chapter 29 excludes immunological products consistent with Chapter 30 headings.

3822Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If diagnostic reagent preparation

Laboratory reagents from organic compounds classify as diagnostic preparations in 3822.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit DMF or equivalent pharma-grade certificates proving >99% purity and absence of heavy metals

• Avoid packaging suggesting finished drug form to prevent shift to Chapter 30 medicaments

• Declare intended pharma synthesis use but emphasize chemical intermediate status for correct heading