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

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.

Duty Rate — Mexico → United States

16.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

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