2-Naphthylamine-6-sulfonic Acid (Schaeffer's Acid)

Schaeffer's acid is a key 2-naphthylamine derivative with a sulfonic acid substituent at position 6, falling under HTS 2921.45.60.00 due to additional U.S. note 3. Essential for manufacturing acid dyes and direct dyes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+17.5%24%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%+10.0%16.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.45Same rate: 24%

If Tobias acid (2-naphthylamine-1-sulfonic acid)

Position isomers of naphthylamine sulfonic acids have specific statistical reporting numbers.

2930.90Lower: 13.7% vs 24%

If classified as organo-sulfur compound

Chapter notes exclude sulfonated amine derivatives from heading 2930.

3204.16.30.00Higher: 41.5% vs 24%

If for reactive dye production

Finished reactive dyes containing this moiety as chromophore classify by color use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide IUPAC name and synonyms on labeling to match HTS description exactly

Comply with TSCA pre-manufacture notification if first import

Segregate from oxidizing materials during transport per DOT regulations