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4-Aminophenol Hydrochloride Salt from Germany

4-Aminophenol hydrochloride is the salt form of p-aminophenol, used in hair dyes, pharmaceuticals, and as a polymer intermediate, featuring amino and phenolic functions. It is classified under HTS 2922.29.81 as salts thereof of amino-phenols, per Chapter 29 note (C)(1) directing inorganic salts to the organic compound's heading. This ensures consistency with the base amino-phenol classification.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Declare as 'salts thereof' with base compound name and counterion (HCl) to match HTS description and Chapter 29 salt rules

Include assay data confirming >90% purity of the organic cation to avoid classification as mixtures outside Chapter 29 scope

Check for anti-caking agents; permissible under note (f) if solely for preservation and not altering use