2-Naphthol from Japan
2-Naphthol (β-naphthol) is a polycyclic phenol-alcohol under HTS 2907.29.0500 classification. Key intermediate for azo dyes, rubber antioxidants, and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide coupling test results for dye intermediate verification
• Sublimation purified grade preferred for pure compound status
• Hazard labeling as skin sensitizer (UN3077)