Alizarin Yellow GG (5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid)

Alizarin Yellow GG is the commercial name for 5-benzoyl-4-hydroxy-2-methoxybenzenesulfonic acid, a yellow dye intermediate. Classified under HTS 2914.50.10.00 due to its exact match as an aromatic ketone with phenol and sulfonic functions. Used in acid dyes for wool and silk textiles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2914.50.50.00Lower: 29% vs 35%

If non-aromatic analog or different substitution

Only the specific aromatic compound named fits .10; other ketone-phenols with oxygen functions go to .50.

2934.99Lower: 16.5% vs 35%

If containing nucleic acid-like heterocyclic rings

Chapter notes exclude certain ring structures from 2932-2934, but derivatives might shift if heteroatoms dominate.

2904Lower: 13.7% vs 35%

If primarily classified by sulfonic acid function over ketone

Sulfonated derivatives may compete with 2904, but 2914 takes precedence per numerical order rule in Chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify commercial name against chemical structure in COA to prevent reclassification

Label with hazard warnings for sulfonic acids

Common pitfall: confusing with finished dyes leading to 3204 errors