4-Amino-1-naphthalenesulfonic Acid from China
4-Amino-1-naphthalenesulfonic acid is a derivative of 1-naphthylamine with a sulfonic acid group attached, classified under HTS 2921.45.90 as an 'other' aromatic monoamine derivative and salt thereof. It is primarily used as an intermediate in the production of azo dyes and pigments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical composition and CAS number (84-86-6) on commercial invoice for proper HTS verification
• Obtain SDS and ensure compliance with TSCA registration for US import of this dye intermediate
• Verify purity levels as impurities may affect classification; common pitfall is mislabeling as finished dye (Chapter 32)