5-Amino-2-naphthalenesulfonic Acid (1,5 Cleve's Acid) from China

5-Amino-2-naphthalenesulfonic acid, also known as Cleve's acid 1,5-isomer, serves as a critical coupler in azo pigment production. It qualifies under HTS 2921.45.25.00 due to its explicit inclusion in mixtures and as a 2-naphthylamine sulfonic derivative. As a separate chemically defined compound, it aligns with Chapter 29(a).

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

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

Submit structural confirmation via NMR to validate aromatic monoamine classification

Use UN-approved plastic drums with liners for moisture-sensitive sulfonic acids

Check for nitrogen content labeling to prevent reclassification under sulfonated hydrocarbons