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Hydroquinone Technical Grade 99% from Japan

Hydroquinone technical grade 99% purity is classified under HTS 2907.22.5000 as 'other' hydroquinone, suitable for industrial applications including photographic developers and rubber antioxidants. This polyphenol compound inhibits oxidation in various manufacturing processes.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Distinguish from USP grade via lower purity specs and bulk packaging (>25kg drums) in import documentation

• Include REACH/TSCA compliance certificates for antioxidant applications in rubber/tyre manufacturing

• Avoid retail packaging that could trigger Chapter 32 classification as photographic chemicals