Pharmaceutical Intermediate β-Naphthol from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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