5-Amino-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid (Laurent's Acid) from Japan
Laurent's acid, or 5-Amino-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, is an aromatic monoamine and its derivatives used as a key diazo component in reactive and direct dyes. It is explicitly listed under HTS 2921.45.10.00 within the naphthalene amine derivatives category. The compound's amino and sulfonic groups on the naphthalene ring define its classification in Chapter 29 for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
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
• Provide IUPAC name and CAS (99-09-2) on commercial invoice to match exact HTS description and avoid reclassification
• Ensure REACH/ TSCA compliance certification for environmental handling of sulfonic acid compounds