K Acid (1-Naphthylamine-8-sulfonic Acid) from Japan
K Acid acts as a dye intermediate with amino and sulfonic groups on 1-naphthol structure. Meets definition of oxygen-function amino-compound under Chapter 29 notes. HTS 2922.21.5000 covers this as other aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acid.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify <0.1% heavy metals per dye industry standards
• Use 'pure' vs 'technical grade' distinction on labels
• Avoid generic 'aromatic sulfonic acid' descriptions