2914.50.10.00/Quinoline Yellow Intermediate (5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid)/Mexico
Quinoline Yellow Intermediate (5-Benzoyl-4-Hydroxy-2-Methoxybenzenesulfonic Acid) from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• 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