2-Naphthol-3-Carboxylic Acid Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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