N,N'-Bis(acetoacetyl-o-toluidine) from Japan
This bis-acetoacetyl amide derivative of o-toluidine is specifically named in HTS 2924.29.33.00 as a Naphthol AS type compound. Used as a reactive coupler in pigment manufacturing, particularly for high-performance coatings and plastics coloration. Its dual amide functionality 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
• Document molecular weight and acetoacetyl group confirmation via NMR
• Store and ship under nitrogen blanket to prevent hydrolysis
• Declare as 'bis-compound' specifically to match HTS nomenclature