2-(Benzylideneamino)phenol from Japan
This aromatic imine derivative of o-aminophenol finds use in chelating agent synthesis and analytical reagents. Classified in HTS 2925.29.60.00 as an other aromatic imine, it qualifies under Chapter 29 as a separate chemically defined compound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
• Test for phenolic impurities; >10% phenol content may trigger dual classification review
• Include flash point certification (<93°C) for proper IMDG dangerous goods declaration
• Verify no azo coupler functionality to avoid 3204 reclassification per chapter exclusion