2-Nitro-5-[(2,3-Dihydroxy)propoxy]-N-methyl Aniline from Japan
This nitro-substituted aromatic aniline derivative with dihydroxypropoxy oxygen function is explicitly named in HTS 2922.50.0700 as an oxygen-function amino-compound. Commonly employed as a dye coupler in oxidative permanent hair color formulations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
27.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include structural formula and IUPAC name on documentation to match exact listing and prevent reclassification
• Verify <1% heavy metals content for cosmetic-grade compliance with FDA/ EU cosmetic regulations
• Ship in nitrogen-flushed containers to prevent oxidation; declare stabilizer if added per Ch. 29 note (f)