Lawsone (2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) from Canada
Lawsone is the red pigment from henna leaves, 2-hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, used in hair dyes and cosmetics. HTS 2914.69.90.00 as purified quinone; distinguished from crude plant extracts.
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
• FDA color additive petition required for cosmetic use
• Purity >95% required for Chapter 29; lower grades to Chapter 13
• Patch test data recommended for import documentation