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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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