2914.40.20.00/Ninhydrin Powder (1,2,3-Indantrione Monohydrate)/Japan

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

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 — 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

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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