Ninhydrin Powder (1,2,3-Indantrione Monohydrate) from China

Pure 1,2,3-Indantrione monohydrate, commonly known as Ninhydrin, is an aromatic ketone-aldehyde used primarily as a reagent for detecting amino acids through color development. It falls under HTS 2914.40.2000 as a chemically defined aromatic ketone-alcohol/aldehyde per Chapter 29 notes. Typically supplied as a white to pale yellow crystalline powder for laboratory applications.

Duty Rate — China → United States

40.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Provide chemical purity certificates (typically ≥98%) and CAS number (485-47-2) documentation to verify classification under Chapter 29

Ensure proper Hazard Communication labeling as it’s a skin and eye irritant; include Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for customs clearance

Avoid misclassification as a finished test kit—pure chemical only qualifies under this specific HTS code