Lawsone (2-Hydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone) from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
22%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.629.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
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
• 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