Diazo Biphenyl Photoinitiator from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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