1-Amino-8-hydroxy-3,6-naphthalenedisulfonic acid from Japan
This specific diaminohydroxynaphthalenedisulfonic acid is explicitly listed in HTS 2922.21.1000 and serves as a diazo coupling component in acid dye synthesis. Its structure features both amino (-NH2) and hydroxy (-OH) oxygen functions on the naphthalene ring with sulfonic acid groups. Supplied as technical grade powder (95%+ purity) for chemical manufacturing.
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
• Batch testing required to verify isomer identity versus other naphthalenedisulfonic acids
• Moisture content analysis prevents weight-based duty disputes on hygroscopic material
• EPA TSCA certification needed for US manufacturing introduction