Quinoline Yellow Intermediate (5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid)

This compound serves as a key building block in synthesizing Quinoline Yellow, a food and textile dye. It qualifies for HTS 2914.50.10.00 as the named aromatic ketone-phenol-sulfonic acid per the tariff schedule. Supplied as a pure chemical for industrial dye manufacturing.

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.

3204.16.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 35%

If post-reaction as reactive dye for textiles

Chapter 29 excludes finished synthetic coloring matter put up for dyes, directing to 3204.

2915.90Lower: 13.8% vs 35%

If esterified with alcohols from subchapters I-VII

Chapter note (A) classifies esters with the later-numbered acid-function compound, potentially shifting from 2914.

2940.00.60.00Lower: 30.8% vs 35%

If converted to sugar ester or acetal derivative

Sugar derivatives of such compounds fall under 2940 per chapter note (c).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-use statement for dye production to support classification

Test for impurities that might invoke stabilizer notes

Avoid bulk packaging that mimics mixtures under 3824