Kodak Hydroquinone Photographic Crystals from China
Crystalline hydroquinone produced to exacting photographic standards, historically supplied by Kodak for professional film development. Falls under HTS 2907.22.10.00 due to its designation as photographic grade quinol, essential for controlling image density in silver halide emulsions. Purity exceeds 99.5% to prevent fogging.
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
• Obtain batch-specific spectroscopic analysis confirming photographic suitability; declare exact purity to Customs for correct duty; use UN-approved packaging for Class 6.1 toxic substance