2-Naphthol-3-Carboxylic Acid Powder from China
Also known as 2-naphthol-3-carboxylic acid, this powdered form is explicitly 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid under HTS 2918.29.2500 due to its carboxylic acid with phenol function. It functions as a coupler in the manufacture of acid dyes for textiles.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with CAS number 92-70-6 for identification; ensure anti-caking agents are minimal per Chapter 29 note (f)
• Test for sulfonated derivatives to prevent shift to earlier headings