3-Hydroxy-3'-nitro-2-naphthanilide from Mexico
A nitro-substituted Naphthol AS derivative explicitly listed under HTS 2924.29.33.00, used in synthesis of yellow and orange azo dyes. The nitro group enhances coupling reactivity while maintaining the core aromatic amide functionality required for Chapter 29 classification. Primarily imported as high-purity chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide nitrate analysis to distinguish from non-nitro analogs in same heading
• Handle as oxidizer hazard class due to nitro functionality
• Certify <0.1% heavy metals for dye intermediate purity standards