9,10-Phenanthraquinone from Canada
9,10-Phenanthraquinone is a tricyclic quinone with carbonyl groups at positions 9 and 10 of the phenanthrene skeleton, used in organic electronics and as a dye intermediate. It qualifies for HTS 2914.69.90.00 as an 'other' quinone compound with characteristic oxygen function per heading 2914.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6094.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include FTIR or NMR spectra in documentation to verify quinone structure vs aromatic ketone
• Register under TSCA Inventory; provide PMN if new chemical substance
• Ship in amber glass with stabilizer to prevent auto-oxidation during transport