2-Naphthol from China

2-Naphthol, also known as β-naphthol, is a key monophenol in the naphthols category under HTS 2907.15.60.00. This separate chemically defined compound serves as a critical intermediate for azo dyes, antioxidants, and rubber chemicals.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Include NMR or HPLC purity certificates to distinguish from isomers or impurities excluded by chapter notes

Label with CAS 135-19-3 and hazard warnings per GHS for smooth customs clearance

Watch for reclassification if containing added stabilizers beyond chapter note (f) allowances