HC Red No. 13 (N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine) from Germany
Commercial name HC Red No. 13 corresponds exactly to N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine listed in HTS 2922.19.3300. This pure dye intermediate is an aromatic amino-alcohol for oxidative hair colorants, classified by chemical definition in Chapter 29. Not for direct retail dye use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Reference INCI name HC Red 13 and Colour Index in commercial invoice
• Ensure 99%+ purity; lower grades may classify as 3824 chemical mixtures
• Comply with FDA color additive petition if destined for cosmetic manufacturing