N1,N4-Dimethyl-N1-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-3-nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine from Japan
A specialized amino-alcohol with dihydroxypropyl substitution, nitro, and dimethyl groups on phenylenediamine core, explicitly covered by this subheading. Falls under 2922 as 'other' aromatic amino-alcohols; note the single type of oxygen function (alcohol) despite multiple groups. Used in high-performance permanent hair coloring agents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm via HPLC that compound matches exact specification; impurities >1% may trigger review
• Use UN-approved packaging for nitro-organic sensitivity; declare PGIII if applicable
• Document end-use as chemical intermediate to prevent cosmetic classification