N1,N4-Dimethyl-N1-(2-hydroxyethyl)-3-nitro-1,4-phenylenediamine from Japan
This dimethyl-substituted nitro-phenylenediamine with a hydroxyethyl group on N1 is one of the specifically named compounds in HTS 2922.19.3300. It qualifies as an aromatic amino-alcohol under heading 2922, their ethers/esters/salts, for use in custom hair colorant formulations. The classification follows chapter note prioritizing latest numerical heading for multi-function compounds.
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
• Ensure batch certificates specify isomer purity to distinguish from other positional nitro isomers
• Package with stabilizers only if necessary for transport per chapter note (e)(f); document rationale
• Watch for REACH/TSCA alignment if transshipping from EU; pre-register if novel