Schaeffer's Acid (2-Naphthylamine-6-sulfonic acid) from China
Schaeffer's acid is an aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acid used primarily as an intermediate in the production of azo dyes and pharmaceuticals. It features an amino group, hydroxyl group, and sulfonic acid group attached to a naphthalene ring, fitting Chapter 29 note (a) for chemically defined organic compounds. Classified under 2922.21.5000 as 'other' aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acids and their salts.
Duty Rate — China → United States
44%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide detailed chemical analysis certificates confirming structure as aminohydroxynaphthalenesulfonic acid to avoid reclassification
• Ensure SDS and purity documentation; common pitfall is mislabeling as simple naphthols (2907) without amino function
• Declare CAS number (92-32-0) on entry for customs verification