Naphthoquinone (1,4-Naphthoquinone) from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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