N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine from Germany
This is a specific aromatic amino-alcohol compound with a nitro group and hydroxyethyl substitution on a phenylenediamine backbone. It falls under HTS 2922.19.3300 as an oxygen-function amino-compound, specifically one of the enumerated aromatic amino-alcohols other than those with multiple oxygen functions. Primarily used as an intermediate in dye synthesis and permanent hair color formulations.
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
• Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm identity as the exact enumerated compound
• Include Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and ensure proper hazardous material labeling for nitro compound transport
• Avoid misclassification by confirming aromatic structure and single hydroxyethyl oxygen function per chapter notes