Anthraquinone from Germany
Pure anthraquinone is a yellow crystalline solid classified as a quinone under HTS 2914.61.00.00 due to its characteristic quinone structure with two carbonyl groups in a fused ring system. It serves as a fundamental intermediate in organic synthesis for dyes, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificate (≥98%) to confirm classification as chemically defined compound under Chapter 29 note (a)
• Provide SDS and CAS number (84-65-1) documentation; impure mixtures may shift to Chapter 38
• Avoid retail packaging over 300g as it risks reclassification under heading 3212 if marketed as dye