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Bayer's Acid Salt (1-Naphthylamine-4-sulfonic Acid Sodium Salt)

Bayer's acid sodium salt serves as a crucial intermediate for direct and reactive dyes, featuring the aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acid structure. It is specifically listed under HTS 2922.21.4000 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for quota-controlled dye chemicals. The compound's classification follows chapter rules prioritizing oxygen-function amino-phenols.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+20.0%26.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%+10.0%16.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2922.29Lower: 19% vs 26.5%

If containing more than one type of oxygen function (e.g., additional keto group)

Chapter notes exclude multi-oxygen function compounds from 2922.21; they fall under 'other' amino-phenols in 2922.29.

3204.16.30.00Higher: 44% vs 26.5%

If for retail-packaged or finished pigment forms

Synthetic organic pigments and preparations go to chapter 32 per exclusion note (g).

3824.99.39Higher: 37.5% vs 26.5%

If diluted beyond standard strengths for azo dye production

Chapter note (h) specifies standard dilutions stay in 29; others become preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Cross-reference exact chemical name against U.S. note 3 list to confirm tariff line applicability before shipment

• Maintain batch records showing synthesis from qualifying naphthol precursors to support chapter 29 chemical definition

• Beware of misdeclaration as 'dye intermediate mixture' which could trigger 3824 classification and different duties

Related Products under HTS 2922.21.40.00

Schaeffer's Salt (2-Naphthylamine-6-sulfonic Acid)

Schaeffer's salt is a sodium salt of 2-naphthylamine-6-sulfonic acid, a key aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acid derivative used primarily as an intermediate in azo dye synthesis. It falls under HTS 2922.21.4000 as a product described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, which covers specific organic compounds subject to quota restrictions for dye production. The compound features both amino and sulfonic acid oxygen functions on a naphthalene ring.

Tobias Acid (2-Naphthylamine-8-sulfonic Acid)

Tobias acid is the sodium salt of 2-naphthylamine-8-sulfonic acid, widely used as a diazo component in manufacturing acid dyes and pigments. Classified under HTS 2922.21.4000 due to its status in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, restricting imports for dye production. It qualifies as an oxygen-function amino-compound with amino, hydroxy, and sulfonic groups.

Neville-Winter Acid (1-Naphthylamine-5-sulfonic Acid)

Neville-Winter acid is an aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acid used in acid dye manufacturing, subject to HTS 2922.21.4000 quotas under U.S. note 3 to section VI. Its structure with amino group ortho/para to sulfonic acid enables diazotization for azo coupling. Classification adheres to chapter priority for oxygen-function amino-naphthols.

Laurent's Acid (2-Naphthylamine-3,6-disulfonic Acid)

Laurent's acid, a di-sulfonic derivative of 2-naphthylamine, functions as a dye coupler in textile coloration chemistry. Covered by HTS 2922.21.4000 as specified in additional U.S. note 3 for import quotas. Despite two sulfonic groups, it remains classified here due to primary amino-hydroxy-naphthalene structure.

K-acid (4-Amino-5-hydroxynaphthalene-2,7-disulfonic Acid)

K-acid serves as an important coupling component for substantive dyes due to its multiple sulfonic groups enhancing water solubility. HTS 2922.21.4000 applies per U.S. note 3 listing for quota purposes. The compound exemplifies oxygen-function amino-naphthols with salt-forming capability.