Pharma Grade Tobias Acid USP

Ultra-pure pharmaceutical grade Tobias acid meeting USP standards for API synthesis. Classified as chemically defined compound under HTS 2921.45.90.10 despite high purity. Trace impurities <50 ppm heavy metals.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+35.0%41.5%
🇲🇽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.

2933.79Lower: 16.5% vs 41.5%

If used as pharmaceutical intermediate with DMF filing

Certain hetero ring compounds for pharma use may shift classification.

3001.90.01Lower: Free vs 41.5%

If pre-mixed with pharmaceutical excipients

Medicinal preparations exceed pure compound classification.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include USP/EP certificate of analysis with heavy metals <10 ppm and residual solvents data

FDA prior notice required if ultimate use is pharmaceutical; declare 'technical grade' avoided

Nitrogen purged packaging mandatory; 1-year shelf life from manufacture

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Tobias acid is a chemically defined aromatic monoamine derivative with a sulfonic acid group, specifically 2-amino-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid. It falls under HTS 2921.45.90.10 as a derivative of 1-naphthylamine per Chapter 29 note (a). Primarily used as an intermediate in azo dye synthesis.

Tobias Acid with 0.2% Stabilizer

Tobias acid containing 0.2% sodium sulfite stabilizer for transport stability. Remains classified under HTS 2921.45.90.10 per Chapter 29 note 1(f) as stabilizer necessary for preservation. Used in disperse dye manufacturing.

Tobias Acid 50% Aqueous Solution

50% aqueous solution of Tobias acid for safe transport, classified under HTS 2921.45.90.10 per Chapter 29 note 1(d). Solution concentration prevents crystallization during shipping. Used directly in coupling baths.

Dye Intermediate Tobias Acid Flake

Flaked Tobias acid for rapid dissolution in dye manufacturing. Chemically defined aromatic sulfonic acid classified HTS 2921.45.90.10. Anti-caking agent <0.1% permitted.

High Assay Tobias Acid 99.5%

Premium 99.5% assay Tobias acid for direct black dye synthesis. Meets Chapter 29 criteria as separate chemically defined compound under HTS 2921.45.90.10. Low isomer content <0.1%.

Technical Grade Tobias Acid 99%

High-purity technical grade Tobias acid (99% min) used in industrial dye manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2921.45.90.10 as a separate chemically defined aromatic amine-sulfonic acid derivative. Supplied as off-white powder with standardized assay.