1-Hydroxy-6-docosyloxy-2-naphthalene-carboxylic acid from Japan
A chemically defined aromatic carboxylic acid featuring a hydroxy group and C22 docosyloxy chain on naphthalene, explicitly listed in HTS 2918.99.0600. Used in high-performance surfactant formulations, lubricant additives, and polymer modifiers due to its amphiphilic structure.
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
• Include supplier's synthesis pathway documentation to verify naphthalene substitution pattern matches tariff description
• Label with GHS pictograms (corrosive) and batch-specific CAS if assigned; critical for CBP examination
• Avoid bulk packaging >25kg/drum without stabilizer, as chapter notes require stabilizers only for preservation