4-Aminophenol Hydrochloride Salt from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 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