4-Nitroguaicol Sodium from Japan
4-Nitroguaicol sodium salt is a nitro-derivative of guaiacol used in dye intermediates and pharmaceuticals, classified under HTS 2922.50.19.00 as it retains guaiacol's aromatic oxygen-amino structure. Nitro groups are included per chapter notes for such derivatives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• Classify salt with organic base per chapter note (C)(1), providing pH and counterion data
• Handle as oxidizer (UN 1479) with proper placarding on shipping papers
• Monitor for azo dye precursor restrictions under EPA TSCA