Hydroquinone USP Grade
Hydroquinone USP is a high-purity polyphenol classified under HTS 2907.22.5000 as 'other' hydroquinone and its salts, meeting United States Pharmacopeia standards for pharmaceutical applications. It is used primarily in skin lightening creams and depigmentation treatments due to its ability to inhibit melanin production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If formulated as synthetic coloring matter or pigment dispersion
Hydroquinone derivatives used as colorants fall under Chapter 32 synthetic organic coloring matter rather than pure chemical compounds.
If imported as finished beauty or make-up preparation
Products containing hydroquinone as active ingredient in cream/base form are classified by function in Chapter 33, not as pure chemical.
If pharmaceutical grade packaged for retail medicinal use
Medicinal preparations containing hydroquinone exceed 2% concentration are classified in Chapter 30 as mixed medicaments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) confirming USP purity ≥99% and absence of heavy metals to satisfy FDA import requirements
• Declare exact concentration and intended use (cosmetic vs pharmaceutical) as hydroquinone >2% for skin use requires FDA pre-approval
• Avoid misclassification as coloring matter (Chapter 32) by providing chemical structure documentation proving phenolic classification
Related Products under HTS 2907.22.50.00
Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether (HQMME)
Hydroquinone monomethyl ether, a substituted polyphenol derivative, falls under HTS 2907.22.5000 as 'other' hydroquinone compounds. Primarily used as a polymerization inhibitor in acrylic resins, adhesives, and UV-curable coatings to prevent premature curing during storage and transport.
4-Methoxyphenol (Hydroquinone Monomethyl Ether Technical Grade)
Technical grade 4-methoxyphenol is a hydroquinone derivative captured under HTS 2907.22.5000 'other' category for polyphenols. Widely used in chemical synthesis as an intermediate for antioxidants, pharmaceuticals, and polymer stabilizers.
Hydroquinone Technical Grade 99%
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.
Potassium Hydroquinone Disulfonate
Potassium hydroquinone disulfonate, an inorganic salt of hydroquinone per Chapter 29 Note 5(C), is classified under HTS 2907.22.5000 'other.' Used in photographic processing as a stable developer component resistant to aerial oxidation.
Hydroquinone with Stabilizer (0.02% NaOH)
Hydroquinone containing 0.02% sodium hydroxide stabilizer falls under HTS 2907.22.5000 per Chapter Note 1(f) for added stabilizers necessary for preservation. The minimal stabilizer prevents oxidation during transport without rendering suitable for specific use.