N-Phenyl-1-Naphthylamine (Neozone D) from China

N-Phenyl-1-naphthylamine is an aromatic amine derivative of diphenylamine used primarily as an antioxidant and stabilizer in rubber and tire production. It falls under HTS 2921.44.2000 as a derivative of diphenylamine specifically listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for chemical products with controlled import volumes. This compound prevents oxidative degradation in polymers during manufacturing.

Duty Rate — China → United States

41.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI quota list before importing; obtain necessary licenses from U.S

International Trade Commission

Ensure chemical purity documentation matches 99%+ specification to avoid reclassification

Common pitfall: exceeding annual quota leads to higher duties under general rates