Hydroquinone USP Photographic Grade from China
High-purity hydroquinone (1,4-dihydroxybenzene) specifically refined for photographic applications, meeting USP standards for consistency. Classified under HTS 2907.22.10.00 as photographic grade hydroquinone, a polyphenol used in developer solutions for black-and-white film processing. Its chemical structure as quinol distinguishes it from industrial grades.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify 'photographic grade' purity certification (min 99%) via supplier COA to avoid reclassification; include MSDS for hazmat shipping as it's oxidizer; ensure packaging prevents light exposure to maintain stability