Plumbagin (5-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,4-naphthoquinone) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
15.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Certify synthetic vs natural origin for accurate duty; test for heavy metals per import regs
• Avoid declaring as extract under 1302