Metanilic Acid for Dye Synthesis from China
Purified metanilic acid packaged specifically for azo dye production, meeting chapter note (h) for diazotizable amines used in dyes, classified under HTS 2921.42.21.00. Essential coupling agent in textile colorant manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Certify intended use as dye intermediate with end-user letters; prevents misclassification as finished coloring matter
• Use nitrogen-blanketed packaging to prevent oxidation; include stability data in import documentation
• Confirm no dye coupler additions that would invoke chapter note (h) dilution provisions for azo dye production