Plumbagin (5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) from Japan
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.
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
• Certify synthetic vs natural origin for accurate duty; test for heavy metals per import regs
• Avoid declaring as extract under 1302