1-Naphthylamine-5-sulfonic Acid (Laurent's Acid) from China
Laurent's acid, a monosulfonated 1-naphthylamine derivative, is classified under HTS 2921.45.60.00 as specified in additional U.S. note 3. Used in manufacturing of acid dyes for wool and silk.
Duty Rate — China → United States
26.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include batch-specific chromatograms confirming >98% purity
• Comply with EPA chemical import notification requirements
• Declare as 'not for medicinal use' to avoid pharmaceutical chapter confusion