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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify synthetic vs natural origin for accurate duty; test for heavy metals per import regs
• Avoid declaring as extract under 1302