Hydroquinone from Japan
Hydroquinone (1,4-benzenediol) is a polyhydric phenol-alcohol classified under HTS 2907.29.0500 as 'other phenol-alcohols.' Essential in photographic developers, antioxidants, and skin lightening products.
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
• Provide FDA cosmetic compliance docs if for personal care end-use
• Certify <1% impurities to maintain chemically defined compound status
• Declare stabilization agents separately to avoid mixture classification