Alizarin Yellow GG (5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid) from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• 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