N1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-3-nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine from Japan
The final enumerated compound in this specific HTS subheading, this is a mono-hydroxyethyl nitro-phenylenediamine used as a coupler in permanent hair dyes. Classified precisely under 2922.19.3300 as an aromatic oxygen-function amino-alcohol, chemically defined per chapter note (a). Excludes preparations or coloring matter forms.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Cross-reference CAS number in entry docs; common for HC Red No. 7 identification
• Monitor for EU Annex IV cosmetic restrictions that may affect US import viability
• Classify as pure isolate, not salt form unless specified, per note on salts