3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-o-phenetidide from Japan
3-Hydroxy-2-naphtho-o-phenetidide is an ethoxy analog in the Naphthol AS series, explicitly covered by HTS 2924.29.33.00. Used as a coupler for azo dye manufacturing, particularly for pigments requiring high lightfastness. Its aromatic amide structure places it among carboxyamide-function compounds of Chapter 29.
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 infrared spectrum or HPLC analysis to verify compound purity and identity
• Label as 'Dye Intermediate - Not for Retail Sale' to avoid consumer product classifications
• Monitor for TSCA inventory listing requirements for new chemical import notifications