Hydroquinone (1,4-Benzenediol) from China
Hydroquinone is a polyphenol used as a photographic developer, antioxidant, and in skin lightening products. Classified under HTS 2907.29.90.00 as 'other' polyphenols, it features two hydroxyl groups on a benzene ring. This compound requires careful handling due to its oxidizing properties.
Duty Rate — China → United States
30.5%
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include end-use declaration if for cosmetics to meet FDA import requirements
• Ensure packaging prevents oxidation and light exposure during transit
• Provide REACH compliance documentation for European-sourced material