Metol (p-Methylaminophenol Sulfate) from Japan
Metol is a developing agent used in black and white photographic film and paper developers. As an amino-phenol derivative with a single oxygen function (phenol), its sulfate salt falls under HTS 2922.29.2900 for photographic chemicals. It is chemically defined and primarily used in photographic processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify purity certificates as impurities may affect classification under chapter 29 note (a)
• Include safety data sheets (SDS) for handling amino-phenol compounds during customs clearance
• Avoid misclassification as general organic chemicals; specify photographic end-use in documentation