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+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.

2933.79Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If containing additional heterocyclic oxygen ring

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

3002.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If put up as immunological product base

Chapter 29 excludes immunological products consistent with Chapter 30 headings.

3822Lower: 10% vs 35%

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