3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoic Acid Technical Grade

Technical grade 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid contains minor impurities but remains a separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 note (a), classified under HTS 2918.29.2500. It is widely used in textile dye coupling and agrochemical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2918.29Same rate: 16.5%

If purity exceeds technical specs for 'other' phenolic acids

Higher purity variants may fall under the residual 'other' subheading in 2918.29.

2934.99.90.01Lower: 6.5% vs 16.5%

If containing heterocyclic nitrogen impurities

Presence of non-carbon heteroatoms could reclassify to organo-inorganic or heterocyclic compounds.

3204.19.40.00Same rate: 16.5%

If for use as coupler in azo pigment production

Direct dye application shifts to synthetic organic coloring matter in Chapter 32.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include impurity profile in documentation to distinguish from mixtures; check stabilizer additions comply with Chapter 29 note (f)

Avoid bulk packaging that suggests retail dye forms

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3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoic Acid

3-Hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid is a chemically defined organic compound with a carboxylic acid group and a phenolic hydroxy group on a naphthalene ring, falling under HTS 2918.29.2500 as specified. It serves as a key intermediate in organic synthesis, particularly for azo dye production and pharmaceutical precursors.

2-Naphthol-3-Carboxylic Acid Powder

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.

3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoic Acid Flake Form

Flake-form 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid is the specified compound of HTS 2918.29.2500, a carboxylic acid with phenol function used in pigment and pharmaceutical intermediate production. Its physical form does not affect chemical classification under Chapter 29.

Beta-Naphthol-3-Carboxylic Acid

Beta-naphthol-3-carboxylic acid is synonymous with 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, directly matching HTS 2918.29.2500 for carboxylic acids with phenol function. It is essential for synthesizing naphthol AS dyes in the textile industry.

3-Hydroxy-2-Naphthoic Acid Stabilized

Stabilized 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid includes necessary anticaking agents for preservation, permitted under Chapter 29 note (f) and classified in HTS 2918.29.2500. Used primarily in dye manufacturing and as a pharmaceutical building block.

2-Carboxy-3-Naphthol

2-Carboxy-3-naphthol is the IUPAC name for 3-hydroxy-2-naphthoic acid, fitting HTS 2918.29.2500 as a phenolic carboxylic acid. It acts as a critical coupler in fast dye production for cotton and wool textiles.