Naphthoquinone (1,4-Naphthoquinone)
1,4-Naphthoquinone serves as a photographic chemical in the production of photographic dyes and as a sensitizer in certain emulsion formulations for films. It qualifies for HTS 2914.69.1000 as a quinone with other oxygen functions used in photography.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for industrial non-photographic synthesis
Other ketones/quinones not specified for photography fall into 2914.69.9000 per HTS structure.
If containing heterocyclic nitrogen
Quinones with added nitrogen heterocycles classify under heading 2934 for nucleic acids and derivatives.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label containers with UN numbers for hazardous goods (e.g
• UN 1650); provide TSCA certification for US registration
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as general chemical without photographic context
Related Products under HTS 2914.69.10.00
1,4-Benzoquinone (p-Quinone)
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.
Toluquinone (2-Methyl-1,4-benzoquinone)
Toluquinone is a methylated quinone derivative employed in specialized photographic sensitizing solutions and as an intermediate in dye synthesis for color films. Classified under HTS 2914.69.1000 due to its role in photographic chemistry processes.
Anthraquinone (9,10-Anthraquinone)
Anthraquinone is utilized in photographic chemicals for manufacturing color sensitizers and as a component in lithographic developers. It is specifically covered under HTS 2914.69.1000 for its photographic chemical applications.
Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone-10)
Ubiquinone-10, a polyprenylated benzoquinone, is used in specialized photographic stabilizing agents and as an antioxidant in film emulsions. Falls under HTS 2914.69.1000 as a photographic quinone chemical.
Menadione (Vitamin K3)
Menadione, a synthetic naphthoquinone, functions as a photographic chemical in electron transfer agents for instant film development processes. Classified in HTS 2914.69.1000 for quinones used in photography.
Plumbagin (5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone)
Plumbagin is a naturally derived naphthoquinone used in niche photographic dyes and as a color former in verification films. It meets HTS 2914.69.1000 criteria for photographic quinones.