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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8442.50.10.00Same rate: 35%

If when imported as formulated printing plate coating solution

Diazo compounds prepared and put up ready for printing machinery use classify as printing machinery parts in Chapter 84.

3215.11Lower: 11.8% vs 35%

If for retail-packed printing ink component

Diazo compounds in ink vehicles or prepared for retail sale as printing auxiliaries fall under Chapter 32 ink provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Reference commercial trade names in import documentation but always include systematic chemical name matching tariff text

Japanese origin common—prepare for MFN duty rates and verify no AD/CVD orders apply to diazo chemicals

Storage stability testing recommended; these compounds decompose under light/heat affecting declared value

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TDI Diazo Ester Intermediate

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Diazo Biphenyl Photoinitiator

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Benzotriyl Diazo Naphthalenesulfonate

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