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Chicago Acid (4-Amino-5-hydroxy-1,3-naphthalenedisulfonic acid) from China

Chicago Acid is a specific aminohydroxynaphthalenedisulfonic acid used primarily as an intermediate in the synthesis of reactive dyes and azo pigments. It falls under HTS 2922.21.1000 as one of the enumerated oxygen-function amino-naphthol sulfonic acids containing both amino and hydroxy groups with sulfonic acid functions. This chemically defined organic compound is supplied as a powder or solution for industrial dye production.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.3%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

Verify chemical purity and provide Certificate of Analysis (CoA) to confirm identity as the specific enumerated compound under this subheading

Ensure proper hazardous material declaration (UN 3265, Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.) for transport compliance

Include end-use statement confirming dye intermediate application to avoid misclassification into Chapter 32 coloring matters