Pharmaceutical Intermediate β-Naphthol from Japan
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 — 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
• 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