1,4-Benzoquinone (p-Quinone) from Germany
1,4-Benzoquinone is a yellow crystalline quinone compound used as a key photographic chemical in the development of black-and-white films and papers. It functions as an oxidizing agent in certain photographic developers and fixers, falling under HTS 2914.69.1000 as a quinone specifically for photographic applications.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the product meets 'photographic chemicals' criteria with supplier documentation showing primary use in photography; obtain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for hazardous material shipping
• Common pitfall: misclassification as general quinones without photographic proof