Diazo Biphenyl Photoinitiator
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 3-diazo-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-ar'-(1-methylethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl ester, a specific diazo compound used in photoresist formulations for electronics manufacturing. Classified under HTS 2927.00.18.00 as an explicitly named diazo compound meeting Chapter 29 organic compound criteria.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when imported as prepared photoresist developer chemical
Diazo compounds put up in forms ready for direct use in photography processes classify in Chapter 37 as chemical preparations for photography.
If not exactly matching any of the four enumerated structures
Other diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds not specifically listed fall under the residual 2927.00.50 provision.
If for use as reaction accelerator in rubber/polymer processing
Prepared rubber accelerators containing these diazo compounds classify under Chapter 38 as specified reaction accelerators.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Require supplier SDS and NMR spectra confirming exact structure matches the tariff description to avoid reclassification
• These compounds often need REACH registration in EU; prepare US TSCA compliance documentation in advance
Related Products under HTS 2927.00.18.00
Norbornane Diazo Ester
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo-,(octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene-2,5-diyl) bis-(methylene) ester, a diazo compound featuring norbornane structure used in specialty polymer crosslinking applications. This exact chemical is enumerated in HTS 2927.00.18.00 under diazo compounds of Chapter 29.
Kayacure DIA Photoinitiator
Commercial grade 1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo, ester with phenyl(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)methanone known as Kayacure DIA, used in flexographic printing plates. HTS 2927.00.18.00 covers this exact chemical structure as specified diazo compound.
TDI Diazo Ester Intermediate
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 3-diazo-3,4-dihydro-4-oxo-ar'-(1-methylethyl)[1,1'-biphenyl]-4-yl ester used as synthesis intermediate for advanced photoresists in semiconductor production. Enumerated specifically in HTS 2927.00.18.00 diazo compounds subheading.
Naphthol AS Photoinitiator
This is 1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo, ester with phenyl(2,3,4-trihydroxyphenyl)methanone, a diazo compound used as a photoinitiator in printing inks and UV-curable coatings. It falls under HTS 2927.00.18.00 as one of the specifically enumerated diazo compounds in the diazo-, azo- or azoxy-compounds heading of Chapter 29.
Benzotriyl Diazo Naphthalenesulfonate
1-Naphthalenesulfonic acid, 6-diazo-5,6-dihydro-5-oxo-, 4-benzoyl-1,2,3-benzenetriyl ester, a complex diazo ester used in advanced photoinitiator formulations for 3D printing resins. Specifically named in HTS 2927.00.18.00 as a diazo compound of Chapter 29 organic chemicals.