3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-o-anisidine from Japan
This compound is a methoxy-substituted Naphthol AS derivative listed specifically under HTS 2924.29.33.00 for aromatic cyclic amides. It functions as a dye coupler in the production of fast color dyes for textiles and printing inks. Its naphthol-anilide structure qualifies it as a carboxyamide-function compound.
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
• Ensure batch certificates confirm chemical identity matching the named compound to prevent duty disputes
• Package in UN-approved chemical containers with proper hazard class (likely 6.1 toxic)
• Document end-use as dye intermediate to distinguish from pharmaceutical applications