K Acid (1-Naphthylamine-8-sulfonic Acid) from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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