1-Methoxy-2-methylnaphthalene from China
A substituted aromatic ether used in dye manufacturing and as an intermediate. Falls under HTS 2909.30.60.00 as an 'other' aromatic ether derivative. The methoxy group on the naphthalene ring qualifies it for this specific classification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit structural formula and IUPAC name to demonstrate aromatic ether principal characteristic
• Package in nitrogen-blanketed containers to prevent oxidation during import transit
• Verify no sulfonated derivatives present, as those would require different subheading